Rice Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: KS2015908 · 900 people served · 10 ZIP codes
While corrective steps may be in progress, Rice Company Rwd 1 currently show 1 EPA violation unresolved — serving a population of approximately 900.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rice Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Rice Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $69,058 and an estimated 34,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rice 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.
About 2% of homes in Rice 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
Detected Contaminants
How Rice Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Rice Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2015908) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67457 | 0.0042 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67579 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67491 | 0.0007 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67524 | 0.0006 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 67444 — Geneseo
- 67456 — Lindsborg
- 67457 — Little River
- 67460 — Mcpherson
- 67464 — Marquette
- 67491 — Windom
- 67524 — Chase
- 67546 — Inman
- 67554 — Lyons
- 67579 — Sterling
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rice Company Rwd 1 (KS2015908) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rice Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?
Rice Company Rwd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Rice Company Rwd 1 serve?
Rice Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 900 people across 10 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Rice 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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