Water System Report KS

Larned State Hospital

EPA ID: KS2014503 · 1,900 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Larned State Hospital has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,900.

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

1,900
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Larned State Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,470
Median Household Income
5,137
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Larned State Hospital serves a community with a median household income of $64,470 and an estimated 5,137 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Larned State Hospital'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pawnee 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

73 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Larned State Hospital (EPA ID: KS2014503) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,900 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67550 in Larned.

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 Larned State Hospital (KS2014503) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larned State Hospital water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Larned State Hospital serve?

Larned State Hospital serves approximately 1,900 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Larned State Hospital 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
30
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,900
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?
Larned State Hospital meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Larned State Hospital serve?
Larned State Hospital serves approximately 1,900 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Larned State Hospital's water source?
Larned State Hospital draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Larned State Hospital's service area?
The Larned State Hospital service area has a median household income of $64,470. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Larned State Hospital get its water?
Larned State Hospital'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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