Kansas · population 2,114
Lead pipes in Cherryvale, KS
278 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cherryvale (population 2,114) gets its water from City of Cherryvale. That system reported 14 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,086, with 15 more of unknown material.
26% of City of Cherryvale'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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 24%
- Unknown 1.4%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for City of Cherryvale (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Cherryvale.
Water systems serving Cherryvale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CherryvaleMain system | 14 | 264 | 15 | 26% |
| Labette Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 6Serves nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1.8% |
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 Cherryvale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Cherryvale'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
- Independence2,654 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
- Altamont502 unknown
- Parsons75 unknown
- Coffeyville532 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Oswegono lead reported
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cherryvale, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Cherryvale, which serves Cherryvale, reported 14 lead and 264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cherryvale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cherryvale in City of Cherryvale's service area (PWSID KS2012512). Labette Co RWD 3, Montgomery Co RWD 6 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cherryvale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Cherryvale'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 Cherryvale 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 Cherryvale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.