Water System Report KS

City of Sharon Springs

EPA ID: KS2019903 · 744 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Sharon Springs earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 744 people.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
744
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$57,361
Median Household Income
1,059
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sharon Springs serves a community with a median household income of $57,361 and an estimated 1,059 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% 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 Sharon Springs'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Wallace 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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 5 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 2
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Allen Company Rwd 8
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C 8 violations
City of Minneola
752 people
D 2 violations
0 violations

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.

System Overview

City of Sharon Springs, (EPA ID: KS2019903) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 744 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67758 in Sharon Springs.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

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

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.

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

  • 67758 — Sharon Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Sharon Springs (KS2019903) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sharon Springs water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Sharon Springs has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Sharon Springs serve?

City of Sharon Springs serves approximately 744 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Sharon Springs 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
322
Unknown Material
244
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 744
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 Sharon Springs safe to drink?
City of Sharon Springs has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Sharon Springs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Sharon Springs serve?
City of Sharon Springs serves approximately 744 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Sharon Springs's water source?
City of Sharon Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sharon Springs's service area?
The City of Sharon Springs service area has a median household income of $57,361. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sharon Springs get its water?
City of Sharon Springs'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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