Monitoring Violations KS

City of Macksville

EPA ID: KS2018501 · 471 people served · 1 ZIP code

Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at City of Macksville, affecting about 471 residents.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
471
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,263
Median Household Income
678
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Macksville serves a community with a median household income of $55,263 and an estimated 678 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Macksville'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Stafford 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Macksville 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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 $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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 Macksville, (EPA ID: KS2018501) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 471 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67557 in Macksville.

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

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

Violation History

3 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
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved

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 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
67557 0.0022 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Macksville (KS2018501) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Macksville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Macksville serve?

City of Macksville serves approximately 471 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Macksville 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
95
Galvanized — Replacement Required
4
Unknown Material
139
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 471
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 Macksville safe to drink?
City of Macksville earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Macksville's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 3 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 Macksville serve?
City of Macksville serves approximately 471 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Macksville's water source?
City of Macksville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Macksville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Macksville's service area?
The City of Macksville service area has a median household income of $55,263. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Macksville get its water?
City of Macksville'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

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City of Macksville (EPA ID: KS2018501) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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