Historical Compliance Records KS

Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2014922 ยท 1,125 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 (KS2014922): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the past five years, Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,125 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,125
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,852
Median Household Income
19,844
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
41th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $71,852 and an estimated 19,844 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4'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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Elwood
1,114 people
1 violation
6 violations
Coffey Company Rwd 2
1,146 people
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Sumner Company Rwd 4
1,157 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $525
PFAS Treatment $63
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $1,825

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,825 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2014922) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,125 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record 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, 0 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
November 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 (KS2014922) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 serve?

Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,125 people across 8 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 serve?
Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,125 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4's water source?
Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4's service area?
The Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 service area has a median household income of $71,852. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 get its water?
Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4'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.

How to cite this page

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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

Pottawatomie Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2014922) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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