Shawnee Company Rwd 3c
EPA ID: KS2017717 · 2,675 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shawnee Company Rwd 3c (KS2017717): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Shawnee Company Rwd 3c has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 2,675 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Shawnee Company Rwd 3c Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Shawnee Company Rwd 3c serves a community with a median household income of $89,500 and an estimated 56,231 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Shawnee Company Rwd 3c'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Shawnee Company Rwd 3c compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Shawnee Company Rwd 3c (EPA ID: KS2017717) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,675 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 66402 - Auburn
- 66409 - Berryton
- 66546 - Wakarusa
- 66610 - Topeka
- 66614 - Topeka
- 66615 - Topeka
- 66619 - Topeka
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 3c (KS2017717) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shawnee Company Rwd 3c water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Shawnee Company Rwd 3c serve?
Shawnee Company Rwd 3c serves approximately 2,675 people across 7 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Shawnee Company Rwd 3c get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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