Water System Report KS

Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District

EPA ID: KS2019712 · 185 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District has stayed completely violation-free for its 185 residents.

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

185
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,477
Median Household Income
830
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $56,477 and an estimated 830 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Wabaunsee 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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.

System Overview

Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District (EPA ID: KS2019712) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 185 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66423 in Eskridge.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District (KS2019712) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District serve?

Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District serves approximately 185 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
237
Unknown Material
0
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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 185
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

Should I use a water filter?
Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District serve?
Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District serves approximately 185 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District's water source?
Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District's service area?
The Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District service area has a median household income of $56,477. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District get its water?
Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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