Current Noncompliance KS

Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2019711 ยท 1,400 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (KS2019711): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2's EPA file includes 5 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,400 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,400
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,361
Median Household Income
23,915
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $71,361 and about 23,915 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2'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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Douglas Company Rwd 1
1,400 people
0 violations
Marion Company Rwd 4
1,398 people
2 violations
Marshall Company Rwd 3
1,388 people
0 violations
City of Kinsley
1,417 people
7 violations
Sumner Company Rwd 5
1,429 people
5 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

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

System Overview

Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2019711) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,400 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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)
October 28, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 22, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 22, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine 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
0.0018 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 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 4 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (KS2019711) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 serve?

Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,400 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 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 Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 serve? ▼
Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,400 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2's water source? ▼
Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 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 Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $71,361 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 get its water? ▼
Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2'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.). Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (KS): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2019711/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (KS): 11 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2019711/}
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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

Wabaunsee Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2019711) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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