Current Noncompliance KS 10 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Republic Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2015711 ยท 1,293 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Republic Company Rwd 2 (KS2015711): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Republic Company Rwd 2, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,293 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,293
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$52K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Republic Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$44,750
Median Household Income
2,842
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Republic Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $44,750 and about 2,842 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 91% 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

Republic Company Rwd 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

106 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Russell Company Rwd 3
1,300 people
3 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 5
1,310 people
1 violation
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1
1,275 people
4 violations
City of Yates Center
1,335 people
32 violations
City of Wathena
1,242 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $2,590

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$6,295
10 years
$12,590
20 years
$25,180

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $12,590 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Republic Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2015711) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,293 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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: 11 resolved, 0 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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Nitrate Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Nitrate Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate MCL Violation 10 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))

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

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (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
0.0033 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Republic Company Rwd 2 (KS2015711) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic Company Rwd 2 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 Republic Company Rwd 2 serve?

Republic Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,293 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Republic Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 12 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Republic Company Rwd 2 serve? ▼
Republic Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,293 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Republic Company Rwd 2's water source? ▼
Republic Company Rwd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Republic Company Rwd 2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0033 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Republic Company Rwd 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Republic Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $44,750 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Republic Company Rwd 2 get its water? ▼
Republic Company Rwd 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Republic Company Rwd 2 (KS): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2015711/
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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

Republic Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2015711) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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