Current Noncompliance KS

Saline Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2016911 ยท 465 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Saline Company Rwd 2 (KS2016911): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Saline Company Rwd 2, 3 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 465 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

465
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Saline Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,015
Median Household Income
1,905
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saline Company Rwd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $78,015 and an estimated 1,905 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

Saline Company Rwd 2'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

93 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Saline Company Rwd 2 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Cloud Company Rwd 1
473 people
4 violations
Smith Company Rwd 1
475 people
3 violations
9 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 3
479 people
2 violations
1 violation

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.

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Saline Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2016911) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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.

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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 Saline Company Rwd 2 (KS2016911) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saline Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Saline Company Rwd 2 serve?

Saline Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 465 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Saline Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Saline Company Rwd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Saline Company Rwd 2 serve?
Saline Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 465 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Saline Company Rwd 2's water source?
Saline Company Rwd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Saline Company Rwd 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Saline Company Rwd 2's service area?
The Saline Company Rwd 2 service area has a median household income of $78,015. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Saline Company Rwd 2 get its water?
Saline Company Rwd 2'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Saline Company Rwd 2 (KS): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2016911/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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