Water System Report KS

City of Viola

EPA ID: KS2017313 · 115 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Viola earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 115 people.

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

115
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$232K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$108,023
Median Household Income
1,245
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Viola serves a community with a median household income of $108,023 and an estimated 1,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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 Viola'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sedgwick County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of White Cloud
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City of Morrowville
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City of Damar
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City of Morland
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D 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Viola, (EPA ID: KS2017313) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 115 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67149 in Viola.

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 Viola (KS2017313) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Viola water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Viola serve?

City of Viola serves approximately 115 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Viola 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
72
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 115
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 Viola 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 Viola serve?
City of Viola serves approximately 115 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Viola's water source?
City of Viola draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Viola's service area?
The City of Viola service area has a median household income of $108,023. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Viola get its water?
City of Viola'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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