Water System Report KS

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority

EPA ID: KS2012109 · 1 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1 resident.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$281K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,893
Median Household Income
20,169
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority serves a community with a median household income of $85,893 and an estimated 20,169 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Miami County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority (EPA ID: KS2012109) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority (KS2012109) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority serve?

Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority serves approximately 1 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Population served: 1
Reported to Kansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority serve?
Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority serves approximately 1 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority's water source?
Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority's service area?
The Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority service area has a median household income of $85,893. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority get its water?
Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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