Kansas · population 9,103
Lead pipes in Augusta, KS
833 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Augusta (population 9,103) gets its water from City of Augusta. That system reported 209 lead and 624 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,812, with 0 more of unknown material.
22% of City of Augusta'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 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for City of Augusta (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 7.6 ppb 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 Augusta.
Water systems serving Augusta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AugustaMain system | 209 | 624 | 0 | 22% |
| Butler Co RWD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 59 | 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 Augusta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Augusta'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
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Questions
Does Augusta, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Augusta, which serves Augusta, reported 209 lead and 624 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Augusta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Augusta in City of Augusta's service area (PWSID KS2001503). Butler Co RWD 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Augusta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Augusta'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 Augusta 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 Augusta whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.