Kansas · population 8,536
Lead pipes in Chanute, KS
82 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chanute (population 8,536) gets its water from City of Chanute. That system reported 2 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,750, with 3,562 more of unknown material.
2.2% of City of Chanute'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 2.8%
Latest lead test for City of Chanute (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 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 Chanute.
Water systems serving Chanute
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChanuteMain system | 2 | 80 | 3,562 | 2.2% |
| Neosho Co RWD 12Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 10Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 13Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Chanute
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Chanute'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
- Humboldt505 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
- Iola489 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Parsons75 unknown
- Cherryvale278 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chanute, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Chanute, which serves Chanute, reported 2 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,562 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chanute?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chanute in City of Chanute's service area (PWSID KS2013307). Neosho Co RWD 12, Allen Co RWD 10, Allen Co RWD 13 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chanute home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Chanute'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 Chanute 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 Chanute whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.