Water System Report KS

Sundowner, Inc.

EPA ID: KS2016910 · 220 people served · 3 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Sundowner, Inc. posted zero EPA violations serving 220 residents.

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

220
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$59,183
Median Household Income
52,841
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sundowner, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $59,183 and an estimated 52,841 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Sundowner, Inc.'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
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Saline 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,667

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,667 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Sundowner, Inc. (EPA ID: KS2016910) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 220 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 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 Sundowner, Inc. (KS2016910) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sundowner, Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sundowner, Inc. serve?

Sundowner, Inc. serves approximately 220 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Sundowner, Inc. 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
156
Unknown Material
75
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: 220
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?
Sundowner, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sundowner, Inc. serve?
Sundowner, Inc. serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sundowner, Inc.'s water source?
Sundowner, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sundowner, Inc.'s service area?
The Sundowner, Inc. service area has a median household income of $59,183. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sundowner, Inc. get its water?
Sundowner, Inc.'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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