Water System Report KS

City of Sabetha

EPA ID: KS2013101 · 2,519 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Sabetha has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,519 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,519
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$74,674
Median Household Income
3,720
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sabetha serves a community with a median household income of $74,674 and an estimated 3,720 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

City of Sabetha'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nemaha 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Sabetha, (EPA ID: KS2013101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,519 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66534 in Sabetha.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66534 0.0027 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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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 Sabetha (KS2013101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sabetha water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Sabetha has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Sabetha serve?

City of Sabetha serves approximately 2,519 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Sabetha 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:

2
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,231
Confirmed Non-Lead

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
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,519
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

Is water from City of Sabetha safe to drink?
City of Sabetha has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Sabetha meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Sabetha serve?
City of Sabetha serves approximately 2,519 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Sabetha's water source?
City of Sabetha draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Sabetha's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sabetha's service area?
The City of Sabetha service area has a median household income of $74,674. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sabetha get its water?
City of Sabetha'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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