Monitoring Violations KS

City of Coats

EPA ID: KS2015105 · 68 people served · 1 ZIP code

6 open EPA findings remain on record at City of Coats — the utility supplies approximately 68 people.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
68
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
9
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$116,250
Median Household Income
188
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Coats serves a community with a median household income of $116,250 and an estimated 188 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

City of Coats'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Coats compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

City of Coats, (EPA ID: KS2015105) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 68 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67028 in Coats.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 14, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 16 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 12 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 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
67028 0.0009 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Coats (KS2015105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Coats water safe to drink?

City of Coats has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Coats serve?

City of Coats serves approximately 68 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Coats 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
1
Unknown Material
94
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 68
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 City of Coats safe to drink?
City of Coats has a D safety grade based on 38 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Coats's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 5 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 City of Coats serve?
City of Coats serves approximately 68 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Coats's water source?
City of Coats draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Coats's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Coats's service area?
The City of Coats service area has a median household income of $116,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Coats get its water?
City of Coats'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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