Monitoring Violations KS

Nemaha Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2013110 · 2,800 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for Nemaha Company Rwd 3 shows 3 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,800 residents while those findings remain open.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
2,800
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0094 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nemaha Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$84,028
Median Household Income
12,451
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nemaha Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $84,028 and an estimated 12,451 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nemaha Company Rwd 3'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
14th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marshall 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nemaha Company Rwd 3 compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Osage City
2,809 people
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City of Norton
2,758 people
C 5 violations
City of Galena
2,743 people
B 1 violation
City of Hillsboro
2,740 people
C 6 violations
City of Columbus
2,882 people
B 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $109
Total Estimated Cost $1,309

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,309 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Nemaha Company Rwd 3 (EPA ID: KS2013110) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

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

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66427 0.0094 mg/L No N/A
66403 0.0054 mg/L No N/A
66544 0.0041 mg/L No N/A
66408 0.0027 mg/L No N/A
66550 0.0025 mg/L No N/A
66428 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
66538 0.0011 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 Nemaha Company Rwd 3 (KS2013110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nemaha Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

Nemaha Company Rwd 3 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Nemaha Company Rwd 3 serve?

Nemaha Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 2,800 people across 11 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Nemaha Company Rwd 3 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,281
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,800
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 Nemaha Company Rwd 3 safe to drink?
Nemaha Company Rwd 3 has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Nemaha Company Rwd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Nemaha Company Rwd 3 serve?
Nemaha Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Nemaha Company Rwd 3's water source?
Nemaha Company Rwd 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Nemaha Company Rwd 3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0094 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Nemaha Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Nemaha Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $84,028. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nemaha Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Nemaha Company Rwd 3'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. 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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