Water System Report KS

Osborne Company Rwd 1a

EPA ID: KS2014103 · 81 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Osborne Company Rwd 1a — the supplier serving 81 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

81
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Osborne Company Rwd 1a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,884
Median Household Income
335
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
98%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Osborne Company Rwd 1a serves a community with a median household income of $67,884 and an estimated 335 residents across its service area. Approximately 98% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Osborne Company Rwd 1a'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Osborne 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

124 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Simpson
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C 5 violations
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City of Randall
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,940
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,440

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

Osborne Company Rwd 1a (EPA ID: KS2014103) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 81 people from groundwater 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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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 Osborne Company Rwd 1a (KS2014103) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osborne Company Rwd 1a water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Osborne Company Rwd 1a has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Osborne Company Rwd 1a serve?

Osborne Company Rwd 1a serves approximately 81 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Osborne Company Rwd 1a 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
119
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 81
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?
Osborne Company Rwd 1a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Osborne Company Rwd 1a serve?
Osborne Company Rwd 1a serves approximately 81 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Osborne Company Rwd 1a's water source?
Osborne Company Rwd 1a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Osborne Company Rwd 1a's service area?
The Osborne Company Rwd 1a service area has a median household income of $67,884. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Osborne Company Rwd 1a get its water?
Osborne Company Rwd 1a'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.
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