Water System Report KS

Russell Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2016705 · 90 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Russell Company Rwd 4: clean, five years, 90 residents.

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

90
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Russell Company Rwd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,674
Median Household Income
5,425
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Russell Company Rwd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $62,674 and an estimated 5,425 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Russell Company Rwd 4'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Russell 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Russell Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2016705) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Russell Company Rwd 4 (KS2016705) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell Company Rwd 4 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Russell Company Rwd 4 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Russell Company Rwd 4 serve?

Russell Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 90 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Russell Company Rwd 4 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
0
Unknown Material
1
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 90
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?
Russell Company Rwd 4 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Russell Company Rwd 4 serve?
Russell Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Russell Company Rwd 4's water source?
Russell Company Rwd 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Russell Company Rwd 4's service area?
The Russell Company Rwd 4 service area has a median household income of $62,674. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Russell Company Rwd 4 get its water?
Russell Company Rwd 4'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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