Monitoring Violations KS

Phillips Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2014709 · 432 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Phillips Company Rwd 1's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 432 residents across its service territory.

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

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
432
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$63,086
Median Household Income
3,594
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Phillips Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $63,086 and an estimated 3,594 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Phillips Company Rwd 1'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Phillips County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Phillips Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Thayer
433 people
0 violations
City of Norwich,
433 people
0 violations
City of Arlington
431 people
B 3 violations
0 violations
C 18 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Phillips Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2014709) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 432 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67646 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Phillips Company Rwd 1 (KS2014709) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phillips Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Phillips Company Rwd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Phillips Company Rwd 1 serve?

Phillips Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 432 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Phillips Company Rwd 1 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:

280
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
440
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 432
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

Is water from Phillips Company Rwd 1 safe to drink?
Phillips Company Rwd 1 has a C safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Phillips Company Rwd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Phillips Company Rwd 1 serve?
Phillips Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 432 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Phillips Company Rwd 1's water source?
Phillips Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Phillips Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Phillips Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Phillips Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $63,086. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Phillips Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Phillips Company Rwd 1'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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