City of Cawker City
EPA ID: KS2012303 · 447 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of Cawker City sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 447 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Cawker City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Cawker City serves a community with a median household income of $51,696 and an estimated 508 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Cawker City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 0% of homes in Mitchell County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Cawker City, (EPA ID: KS2012303) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 447 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 67430 in Cawker City.
Violation History
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 67430 — Cawker City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cawker City (KS2012303) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Cawker City water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Cawker City has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Cawker City serve?
City of Cawker City serves approximately 447 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Cawker City get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.