Water System Report KS

City of Olsburg

EPA ID: KS2014907 · 221 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Olsburg posted zero EPA violations serving 221 residents.

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

221
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,769
Median Household Income
681
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Olsburg serves a community with a median household income of $90,769 and an estimated 681 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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 Olsburg'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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 Olsburg, (EPA ID: KS2014907) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 221 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66520 in Olsburg.

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 Olsburg (KS2014907) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Olsburg water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Olsburg serve?

City of Olsburg serves approximately 221 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Olsburg 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
24
Unknown Material
122
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 221
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 Olsburg 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 Olsburg serve?
City of Olsburg serves approximately 221 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Olsburg's water source?
City of Olsburg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Olsburg's service area?
The City of Olsburg service area has a median household income of $90,769. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Olsburg get its water?
City of Olsburg'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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