Current Noncompliance KS 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Reno Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2015510 ยท 150 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Reno Company Rwd 1 (KS2015510): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Reno Company Rwd 1 yield 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 150 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

150
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Reno Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,631
Median Household Income
48,206
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Reno Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $61,631 and an estimated 48,206 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Reno Company Rwd 1'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Reno Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 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 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Reno Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2015510) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Lead Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

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

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (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
0.0019 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.

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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 Reno Company Rwd 1 (KS2015510) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reno Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Reno Company Rwd 1 serve?

Reno Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 150 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Reno Company Rwd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Reno Company Rwd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, 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 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 Reno Company Rwd 1 serve?
Reno Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Reno Company Rwd 1's water source?
Reno Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Reno Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Reno Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Reno Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $61,631. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Reno Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Reno Company Rwd 1'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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

Reno Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2015510) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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