Water System Report KS

City of Erie

EPA ID: KS2013310 · 1,037 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — City of Erie has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,037 residents.

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

1,037
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,369
Median Household Income
3,043
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Erie serves a community with a median household income of $60,369 and an estimated 3,043 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Surface Water

City of Erie'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Neosho 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Altamont
1,044 people
0 violations
City of Satanta
1,045 people
F 7 violations
City of Oxford
1,048 people
0 violations
City of Lyndon
1,049 people
0 violations
City of Nickerson
1,050 people
B 18 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 Erie, (EPA ID: KS2013310) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,037 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Erie (KS2013310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Erie water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Erie serve?

City of Erie serves approximately 1,037 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of Erie 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
34
Galvanized — Replacement Required
31
Unknown Material
254
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 all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,037
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 Erie 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 Erie serve?
City of Erie serves approximately 1,037 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Erie's water source?
City of Erie draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Erie's service area?
The City of Erie service area has a median household income of $60,369. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Erie get its water?
City of Erie'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.
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