Monitoring Violations KS

Arnold Waterworks Inc.

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EPA ID: KS2013506 · 40 people served · 1 ZIP code

Per EPA records, Arnold Waterworks Inc.: 1 unresolved violation, 40 people in service area.

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

C · 60

Avg Safety Score

People Served

ZIP Code Served

Violations (5yr)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.0037 mg/L

Max Lead Level

Zone 1

Radon Risk · High

Contaminants Flagged

$65K

Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arnold Waterworks Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Arnold Waterworks Inc.'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

0th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

10th

Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Ness 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

84 yr

Avg Pipe Age

Galvanized Steel or Copper

Pipe Material

0 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Stable

Decay Status

Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Arnold Waterworks Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$5,000

10 years

$10,000

20 years

$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Arnold Waterworks Inc. (EPA ID: KS2013506) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67515 in Arnold.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

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

Violation History

9 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
January 1, 2025	Stage 1 DBP Rule	Monitoring	Resolved
December 1, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Monitoring	Resolved
December 1, 2024	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Reporting Failure	3	No
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	3	No
Stage 1 DBP Rule	Treatment Failure	2	No
Stage 2 DBP Rule	Treatment Failure	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
67515	0.0037 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

67515 — Arnold

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Arnold Waterworks Inc. (KS2013506) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold Waterworks Inc. water safe to drink?

Arnold Waterworks Inc. has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Arnold Waterworks Inc. serve?

Arnold Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Arnold Waterworks Inc. 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:

Confirmed Lead

Galvanized — Replacement Required

Unknown Material

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.

Population served: 40

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 Arnold Waterworks Inc. safe to drink? ▼

Arnold Waterworks Inc. has a C safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.

What contaminants are in Arnold Waterworks Inc.'s water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 4 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 Arnold Waterworks Inc. serve? ▼

Arnold Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.

What is Arnold Waterworks Inc.'s water source? ▼

Arnold Waterworks Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

Is there lead in Arnold Waterworks Inc.'s water? ▼

The maximum detected lead level is 0.0037 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.

Where does Arnold Waterworks Inc. get its water? ▼

What You Can Do

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