Osage Company Rwd 5
EPA ID: KS2013904 · 3,875 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Osage Company Rwd 5 (KS2013904): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Osage Company Rwd 5 recorded 5 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 3,875 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Osage Company Rwd 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Osage Company Rwd 5 serves a community with a median household income of $77,667 and an estimated 15,071 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Osage Company Rwd 5'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Osage Company Rwd 5 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Osage Company Rwd 5 (EPA ID: KS2013904) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,875 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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.
- 66409 - Berryton
- 66413 - Burlingame
- 66414 - Carbondale
- 66451 - Lyndon
- 66524 - Overbrook
- 66528 - Quenemo
- 66537 - Scranton
- 66546 - Wakarusa
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Osage Company Rwd 5 (KS2013904) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Osage Company Rwd 5 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Osage Company Rwd 5; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Osage Company Rwd 5 serve?
Osage Company Rwd 5 serves approximately 3,875 people across 8 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Osage Company Rwd 5 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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