Historical Compliance Records KS 12 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Mitchell Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2012304 ยท 873 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mitchell Company Rwd 2 (KS2012304): 12 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 15 violations did appear in Mitchell Company Rwd 2's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 873 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

873
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mitchell Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,550
Median Household Income
6,619
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
98th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mitchell Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $53,550 and about 6,619 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mitchell Company Rwd 2'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
52th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

82 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

4 violations
6 violations
City of Perry
858 people
5 violations
1 violation
Osage Company Rwd 3
900 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,945

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,975
10 years
$19,950
20 years
$39,900

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,950 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mitchell Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2012304) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 873 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 15 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2026 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
CARBON, TOTAL Treatment Technique 12 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chloramine Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

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

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, 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
0.0017 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Mitchell Company Rwd 2 (KS2012304) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mitchell Company Rwd 2; its 15 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mitchell Company Rwd 2 serve?

Mitchell Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 873 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Mitchell Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 15 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Mitchell Company Rwd 2 serve? ▼
Mitchell Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 873 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mitchell Company Rwd 2's water source? ▼
Mitchell Company Rwd 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mitchell Company Rwd 2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0017 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mitchell Company Rwd 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mitchell Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $53,550 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mitchell Company Rwd 2 get its water? ▼
Mitchell Company Rwd 2'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mitchell Company Rwd 2 (KS): 12 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2012304/
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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

Mitchell Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2012304) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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