Water System Report KS

Sedgwick Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2017316 · 1,275 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 — the supplier serving 1,275 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

1,275
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,989
Median Household Income
54,326
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
62th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $88,989 and an estimated 54,326 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?

Surface Water

Sedgwick Company Rwd 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
62th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Butler 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 62th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Harper
1,273 people
0 violations
City of Atwood
1,282 people
D 0 violations
Republic Company Rwd 2
1,293 people
C 2 violations
Coffey Company Rwd 2e
1,254 people
0 violations
City of Ness City
1,303 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,317
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,817

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 $1,817 (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

Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2017316) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,275 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 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

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 Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 (KS2017316) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 serve?

Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 1,275 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,275
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?
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 serve?
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 1,275 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Sedgwick Company Rwd 1's water source?
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sedgwick Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $88,989. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sedgwick Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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