Monitoring Violations KS

City of Kanorado

EPA ID: KS2018101 · 155 people served · 1 ZIP code

Right now, City of Kanorado shows 4 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 155 residents while each finding awaits closure.

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
155
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Kanorado'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Sherman County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

84 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Kanorado compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment 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.

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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

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 $1,200 (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

City of Kanorado, (EPA ID: KS2018101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 155 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67741 in Kanorado.

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

13 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 25, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring 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 4 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67741 0.0017 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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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 Kanorado (KS2018101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kanorado water safe to drink?

City of Kanorado has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Kanorado serve?

City of Kanorado serves approximately 155 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Kanorado 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
123
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.
Population served: 155
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

Is water from City of Kanorado safe to drink?
City of Kanorado has a D safety grade based on 13 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Kanorado's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 City of Kanorado serve?
City of Kanorado serves approximately 155 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kanorado's water source?
City of Kanorado draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Kanorado's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does City of Kanorado get its water?
City of Kanorado'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Kanorado (EPA ID: KS2018101) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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