City of Yates Center
EPA ID: KS2020702 · 1,335 people served · 1 ZIP code
City of Yates Center carries 14 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 1,335 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 9 (2024) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Yates Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The City of Yates Center serves a community with a median household income of $44,609 and an estimated 2,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Yates Center'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.
About 3% of homes in Woodson 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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Yates Center compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1009 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorite at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Yates Center, (EPA ID: KS2020702) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,335 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 66783 in Yates Center.
Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1009 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1009 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1009 | Health-based | Resolved |
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 | 11 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Beryllium (EPA limit: 0.004 mg/L)
Intestinal damage, bone damage At-risk groups: long-term residents, people with gastrointestinal conditions.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, coagulation/filtration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66783 | 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 66783 — Yates Center
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Yates Center (KS2020702) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Yates Center water safe to drink?
City of Yates Center has recorded 20 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Yates Center serve?
City of Yates Center serves approximately 1,335 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Yates Center 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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