Historical Compliance Records KS 12 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Rooks Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2016308 ยท 380 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rooks Company Rwd 3 (KS2016308): 12 past health-based violations, since resolved. Despite the 13 historical violations in its record, Rooks Company Rwd 3 has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 380 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

380
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rooks Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,178
Median Household Income
5,060
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rooks Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $61,178 and an estimated 5,060 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rooks Company Rwd 3'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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Rooks Company Rwd 3 compares to EPA limits

Lead 12 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 12 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Osage Company Rwd 6
383 people
0 violations
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7 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $450
Flood Insurance $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,745

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,375
10 years
$14,750
20 years
$29,500

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $14,750 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

Rooks Company Rwd 3 (EPA ID: KS2016308) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 380 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Lead Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Health-based Resolved
November 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 12 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

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

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (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
0.0027 mg/L No N/A

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

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Rooks Company Rwd 3 (KS2016308) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rooks Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rooks Company Rwd 3; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rooks Company Rwd 3 serve?

Rooks Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 380 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Rooks Company Rwd 3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rooks Company Rwd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Rooks Company Rwd 3 serve?
Rooks Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 380 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Rooks Company Rwd 3's water source?
Rooks Company Rwd 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rooks Company Rwd 3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Rooks Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Rooks Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $61,178. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rooks Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Rooks Company Rwd 3'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.

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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

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

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