Water System Report KS

Republic Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2015702 · 548 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Republic Company Rwd 1, 548 residents served.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
548
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$65,417
Median Household Income
322
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
94%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Republic Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $65,417 and an estimated 322 residents across its service area. Approximately 94% 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

Republic 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Republic 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

81 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

Comparable Water Systems

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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.

System Overview

Republic Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2015702) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 548 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66939 in Courtland.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66939 0.0007 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 Republic Company Rwd 1 (KS2015702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Republic Company Rwd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Republic Company Rwd 1 serve?

Republic Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 548 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Republic Company Rwd 1 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
0
Unknown Material
193
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 548
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 Republic Company Rwd 1 safe to drink?
Republic Company Rwd 1 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Republic Company Rwd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Republic Company Rwd 1 serve?
Republic Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 548 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Republic Company Rwd 1's water source?
Republic Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Republic Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Republic Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Republic Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $65,417. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Republic Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Republic 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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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