Current Noncompliance KS 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Osawatomie

EPA ID: KS2012105 ยท 4,280 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Osawatomie (KS2012105): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for City of Osawatomie includes 2 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 4,280 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,280
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Osawatomie Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,334
Median Household Income
6,669
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Osawatomie serves a community with a median household income of $65,334 and an estimated 6,669 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Osawatomie's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Osawatomie compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorite 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Rose Hill
4,269 people
3 violations
Jackson Company Rwd 3
4,376 people
4 violations
City of Russell
4,388 people
7 violations
Shawnee Company Rwd 1c
4,160 people
B 8 violations
City of Clay Center
4,138 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,625

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,480
10 years
$18,960
20 years
$37,920

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $18,960 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Osawatomie, (EPA ID: KS2012105) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 4,280 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
August 12, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 12, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2021 Chlorite Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorite Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0029 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Osawatomie (KS2012105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Osawatomie water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Osawatomie serve?

City of Osawatomie serves approximately 4,280 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of Osawatomie get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
62

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Osawatomie's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fecal Coliform, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Osawatomie serve?
City of Osawatomie serves approximately 4,280 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Osawatomie's water source?
City of Osawatomie draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Osawatomie's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0029 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Osawatomie's service area?
The City of Osawatomie service area has a median household income of $65,334. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Osawatomie get its water?
City of Osawatomie's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Osawatomie (KS): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2012105/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Osawatomie (EPA ID: KS2012105) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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