Water System Report KS

City of Ogden

EPA ID: KS2016128 · 1,721 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — City of Ogden, 1,721 residents served.

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

1,721
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$150K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,953
Median Household Income
1,628
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Ogden serves a community with a median household income of $61,953 and an estimated 1,628 residents across its service area.

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 Ogden'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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Oswego
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

System Overview

City of Ogden, (EPA ID: KS2016128) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,721 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66517 in Ogden.

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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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 Ogden (KS2016128) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ogden water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Ogden serve?

City of Ogden serves approximately 1,721 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Ogden 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
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
677
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 1,721
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 Ogden 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 Ogden serve?
City of Ogden serves approximately 1,721 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Ogden's water source?
City of Ogden draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Ogden's service area?
The City of Ogden service area has a median household income of $61,953. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Ogden get its water?
City of Ogden'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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