Kansas · population 10,813
Lead pipes in Atchison, KS
1,043 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Atchison (population 10,813) gets its water from City of Atchison. That system reported 0 lead and 1,043 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,331, with 74 more of unknown material.
24% of City of Atchison'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 24%
- Unknown 1.7%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for City of Atchison (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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, 1 still open for City of Atchison.
Water systems serving Atchison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AtchisonMain system | 0 | 1,043 | 74 | 24% |
| Atchison Co RWD 6Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Atchison Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Atchison Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 52 | 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 Atchison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Atchison'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
- Wathena1 lead + galv. lines
- Leavenworthno lead reported
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
- Lansing1 lead + galv. lines
- Oskaloosa85 unknown
- Hiawatha164 lead + galv. lines
- Basehor2,711 unknown
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Questions
Does Atchison, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Atchison, which serves Atchison, reported 0 lead and 1,043 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 74 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Atchison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Atchison in City of Atchison's service area (PWSID KS2000506). Atchison Co RWD 6, Atchison Co RWD 1, Atchison Co RWD 3 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Atchison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Atchison'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 Atchison 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 Atchison whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.