Historical Compliance Records KS

Shawnee Company Rwd 8

EPA ID: KS2017708 ยท 6,073 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shawnee Company Rwd 8 (KS2017708): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 4 historical violations on Shawnee Company Rwd 8's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 6,073 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
6,073
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shawnee Company Rwd 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$60,786
Median Household Income
50,959
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shawnee Company Rwd 8 serves a community with a median household income of $60,786 and an estimated 50,959 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Shawnee Company Rwd 8'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shawnee Company Rwd 8 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Maize
6,060 people
B 0 violations
Sedgwick Company Rwd 3
6,045 people
B 6 violations
Mcconnell Afb
6,009 people
B 0 violations
City of Paola
5,786 people
2 violations
City of Ulysses
6,410 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $533
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,633

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,633 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Shawnee Company Rwd 8 (EPA ID: KS2017708) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 6,073 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Shawnee Company Rwd 8 (KS2017708) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawnee Company Rwd 8 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shawnee Company Rwd 8; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Shawnee Company Rwd 8 serve?

Shawnee Company Rwd 8 serves approximately 6,073 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Shawnee Company Rwd 8 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
1/22/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 3.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 3.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Shawnee Company Rwd 8 safe to drink?
Shawnee Company Rwd 8 earns a B safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Shawnee Company Rwd 8's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Shawnee Company Rwd 8 serve?
Shawnee Company Rwd 8 serves approximately 6,073 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Shawnee Company Rwd 8's water source?
Shawnee Company Rwd 8 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shawnee Company Rwd 8'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 Shawnee Company Rwd 8's service area?
The Shawnee Company Rwd 8 service area has a median household income of $60,786. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shawnee Company Rwd 8 get its water?
Shawnee Company Rwd 8'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shawnee Company Rwd 8 (KS): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2017708/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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