Water System Report KS

City of Wetmore

EPA ID: KS2013111 · 348 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, City of Wetmore carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 348 people.

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

348
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,833
Median Household Income
617
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Wetmore serves a community with a median household income of $60,833 and an estimated 617 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

City of Wetmore'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.

Low 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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 Wetmore, (EPA ID: KS2013111) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 348 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66550 in Wetmore.

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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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 City of Wetmore (KS2013111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Wetmore water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Wetmore serve?

City of Wetmore serves approximately 348 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Wetmore 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
181
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: 348
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?
City of Wetmore 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 Wetmore serve?
City of Wetmore serves approximately 348 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Wetmore's water source?
City of Wetmore draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Wetmore's service area?
The City of Wetmore service area has a median household income of $60,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Wetmore get its water?
City of Wetmore'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.
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