Historical Compliance Records KS 11 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

City of St George

EPA ID: KS2014917 ยท 998 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of St George (KS2014917): 11 health-based violations recorded since 2021. City of St George's EPA record lists 11 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 998 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

998
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$83,426
Median Household Income
12,116
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of St George have a median household income of $83,426 and about 12,116 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of St George's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Geary Company Rwd 4
1,005 people
0 violations
City of Linn Valley
1,008 people
5 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 4
980 people
3 violations
Miami Company Rwd 4
1,018 people
1 violation
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $10,188

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,260
10 years
$20,520
20 years
$41,040

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $850 (one-time) vs. $20,520 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of St George, (EPA ID: KS2014917) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 998 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 10 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Nitrate Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Nitrate Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Nitrate Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Nitrate Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Nitrate Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Nitrate Health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Nitrate Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate MCL Violation 11 Yes

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for City of St George (KS2014917) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of St George water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of St George; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of St George serve?

City of St George serves approximately 998 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of St George get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of St George serve? ▼
City of St George serves approximately 998 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of St George's water source? ▼
City of St George draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of St George's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of St George? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of St George have a median household income of $83,426 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of St George get its water? ▼
City of St George's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of St George (KS): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2014917/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of St George (EPA ID: KS2014917) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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