Kansas · population 6,501
Lead pipes in Abilene, KS
662 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Abilene (population 6,501) gets its water from City of Abilene. That system reported 29 lead and 633 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,357, with 1,808 more of unknown material.
20% of City of Abilene's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for City of Abilene (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Abilene.
Water systems serving Abilene
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AbileneMain system | 29 | 633 | 1,808 | 20% |
| Dickinson Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Abilene
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Abilene's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Solomon34 lead + galv. lines
- Salina257 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview Plazano lead reported
- Ogden2 lead + galv. lines
- Clay Center20 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Manhattanno lead reported
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Abilene, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Abilene, which serves Abilene, reported 29 lead and 633 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,808 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Abilene?
EPA's service area maps place most of Abilene in City of Abilene's service area (PWSID KS2004112). Dickinson Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Abilene home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Abilene's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Abilene be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Abilene whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.