Kansas · population 2,052
Lead pipes in Anthony, KS
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Anthony (population 2,052) gets its water from City of Anthony. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,240, with 744 more of unknown material.
0.4% of City of Anthony's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for City of Anthony (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Anthony.
Water systems serving Anthony
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AnthonyMain system | 5 | 0 | 744 | 0.4% |
| Harper Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 285 | 0 | 4 | 80% |
| Harper Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Anthony
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Anthony'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
- Harper561 lead + galv. lines
- Conway Springs296 unknown
- Medicine Lodge123 lead + galv. lines
- Kingman2 lead + galv. lines
- Wellington40 lead + galv. lines
- Cheneyno lead reported
- Clearwater575 unknown
- Goddard13 unknown
Check another water system
Questions
Does Anthony, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Anthony, which serves Anthony, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 744 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Anthony?
EPA's service area maps place most of Anthony in City of Anthony's service area (PWSID KS2007707). Harper Co RWD 2, Harper Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Anthony home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Anthony'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 Anthony 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 Anthony whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.