Monitoring Violations KS

Republic Company Rwd 2

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

Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at Republic Company Rwd 2, affecting about 1,293 residents.

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

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
1,293
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0076 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$52K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 11 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$44,750
Median Household Income
2,842
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Republic Company Rwd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $44,750 and an estimated 2,842 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% 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 2'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
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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Republic Company Rwd 2 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Ness City
1,303 people
C 0 violations
City of Atwood
1,282 people
D 0 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 5
1,310 people
B 3 violations
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1
1,275 people
0 violations
City of Harper
1,273 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 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
66940 0.0076 mg/L No N/A
66930 0.0035 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Republic Company Rwd 2 (KS2015711) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

Republic Company Rwd 2 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

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.

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
297
Unknown Material
268
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,293
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 2 safe to drink?
Republic Company Rwd 2 has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Republic Company Rwd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0076 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Republic Company Rwd 2's service area?
The Republic Company Rwd 2 service area has a median household income of $44,750. 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 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

Test your water

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2

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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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