Kansas · population 3,400
Lead pipes in Beloit, KS
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beloit (population 3,400) gets its water from City of Beloit. That system reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,136, with 617 more of unknown material.
0.4% of City of Beloit'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for City of Beloit (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Beloit.
Water systems serving Beloit
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BeloitMain system | 5 | 4 | 617 | 0.4% |
| Mitchell Co RWD 3Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Beloit
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Beloit'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
- Concordiano lead reported
- Lincoln Centerno lead reported
- Osborne634 unknown
- Belleville20 lead + galv. lines
- Smith Center17 lead + galv. lines
- Ellsworth14 lead + galv. lines
- Salina257 lead + galv. lines
- Clay Center20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Beloit, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Beloit, which serves Beloit, reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 617 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beloit?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beloit in City of Beloit's service area (PWSID KS2012301). Mitchell Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beloit home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Beloit'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 Beloit 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 Beloit whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.