Water System Report KS

City of Burlingame

EPA ID: KS2013915 · 955 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for City of Burlingame: clean, five years, 955 residents.

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

955
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,272
Median Household Income
1,697
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Burlingame serves a community with a median household income of $65,272 and an estimated 1,697 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Burlingame'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Osage 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Burlingame, (EPA ID: KS2013915) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 955 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66413 in Burlingame.

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 Burlingame (KS2013915) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Burlingame water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Burlingame serve?

City of Burlingame serves approximately 955 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Burlingame 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
543
Unknown Material
0
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 955
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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame serve?
City of Burlingame serves approximately 955 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Burlingame's water source?
City of Burlingame 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 Burlingame's service area?
The City of Burlingame service area has a median household income of $65,272. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Burlingame get its water?
City of Burlingame'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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