Water System Report KS

City of Leonardville

EPA ID: KS2016120 · 436 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, City of Leonardville kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 436 people served.

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

436
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,348
Median Household Income
981
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Leonardville serves a community with a median household income of $84,348 and an estimated 981 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Leonardville'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 0% of homes in Riley 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 1 violation
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433 people
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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

City of Leonardville, (EPA ID: KS2016120) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 436 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66449 in Leonardville.

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

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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 Leonardville (KS2016120) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Leonardville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Leonardville serve?

City of Leonardville serves approximately 436 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Leonardville 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
61
Unknown Material
169
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: 436
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 Leonardville 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 Leonardville serve?
City of Leonardville serves approximately 436 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Leonardville's water source?
City of Leonardville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Leonardville's service area?
The City of Leonardville service area has a median household income of $84,348. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Leonardville get its water?
City of Leonardville'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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