Historical Compliance Records KS

Osage Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2013917 ยท 500 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Osage Company Rwd 4 (KS2013917): 3 violations on record since 2021. Osage Company Rwd 4's EPA record lists 3 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Osage Company Rwd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,818
Median Household Income
5,749
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Osage Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $61,818 and about 5,749 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Osage Company Rwd 4'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
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Osage Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2013917) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Osage Company Rwd 4 (KS2013917) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osage Company Rwd 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Osage Company Rwd 4; its 3 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 4 serve?

Osage Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Osage Company Rwd 4 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Osage Company Rwd 4 serve? ▼
Osage Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Osage Company Rwd 4's water source? ▼
Osage Company Rwd 4 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Osage Company Rwd 4's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Osage Company Rwd 4? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Osage Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $61,818 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Osage Company Rwd 4 get its water? ▼
Osage Company Rwd 4'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Osage Company Rwd 4 (KS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2013917/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Osage Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2013917) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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