Water System Report KS

City of Onaga

EPA ID: KS2014905 · 671 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, City of Onaga has supplied tap water to 671 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

671
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,779
Median Household Income
1,444
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Onaga serves a community with a median household income of $54,779 and an estimated 1,444 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

City of Onaga'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pottawatomie 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Onaga, (EPA ID: KS2014905) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 671 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66521 in Onaga.

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 City of Onaga (KS2014905) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Onaga water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Onaga serve?

City of Onaga serves approximately 671 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Onaga 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
49
Galvanized — Replacement Required
135
Unknown Material
171
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.
Population served: 671
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 Onaga 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 Onaga serve?
City of Onaga serves approximately 671 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Onaga's water source?
City of Onaga draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Onaga's service area?
The City of Onaga service area has a median household income of $54,779. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Onaga get its water?
City of Onaga'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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