Water System Report KS

City of Buhler

EPA ID: KS2015513 · 1,315 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, City of Buhler has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,315 residents.

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

1,315
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,735
Median Household Income
1,988
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Buhler serves a community with a median household income of $70,735 and an estimated 1,988 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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 Buhler'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harvey 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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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 Buhler, (EPA ID: KS2015513) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,315 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67522 in Buhler.

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 Buhler (KS2015513) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Buhler water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Buhler serve?

City of Buhler serves approximately 1,315 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Buhler 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
129
Unknown Material
465
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,315
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 Buhler 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 Buhler serve?
City of Buhler serves approximately 1,315 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Buhler's water source?
City of Buhler draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Buhler's service area?
The City of Buhler service area has a median household income of $70,735. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Buhler get its water?
City of Buhler'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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