Kansas · population 4,985
Lead pipes in Baldwin, KS
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Baldwin (population 4,985) gets its water from City of Baldwin City. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,780, with 3 more of unknown material.
0.5% of City of Baldwin City'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Baldwin City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.9 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 Baldwin City.
Water systems serving Baldwin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Baldwin CityMain system | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Douglas Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 185 | 0 | 0 | 40% |
| Douglas Co RWD 4Serves nearby areas | 0 | 36 | 1,277 | 2.7% |
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 Baldwin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Baldwin City'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
- Wellsvilleno lead reported
- Eudora2,436 unknown
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Ottawa43 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrence132 lead + galv. lines
- Gardnerno lead reported
- De Soto3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Hill249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Baldwin, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Baldwin City, which serves Baldwin, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Baldwin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Baldwin in City of Baldwin City's service area (PWSID KS2004510). Douglas Co RWD 2, Douglas Co RWD 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Baldwin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Baldwin City'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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.