Current Noncompliance KS

Smith Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2018305 ยท 475 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Smith Company Rwd 1 (KS2018305): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Smith Company Rwd 1 - roughly 475 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

475
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,624
Median Household Income
2,366
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Smith Company Rwd 1 have a median household income of $51,624 and about 2,366 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Smith Company Rwd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Smith Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2018305) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 475 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Smith Company Rwd 1 (KS2018305) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith Company Rwd 1 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 Smith Company Rwd 1 serve?

Smith Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 475 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Smith Company Rwd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Smith Company Rwd 1 serve? ▼
Smith Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 475 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Smith Company Rwd 1's water source? ▼
Smith Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Smith Company Rwd 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0022 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Smith Company Rwd 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Smith Company Rwd 1 have a median household income of $51,624 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Smith Company Rwd 1 get its water? ▼
Smith Company Rwd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Smith Company Rwd 1 (KS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2018305/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Smith Company Rwd 1 (KS): 3 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2018305/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Smith Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2018305) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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