Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 2,878

Lead pipes in Columbus, KS

744 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Columbus (population 2,878) gets its water from City of Columbus. That system reported 7 lead and 737 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,831, with 230 more of unknown material.

41% of City of Columbus's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

7Lead
737Galvanized, replace
230Unknown material
857Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Columbus (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Columbus.

Water systems serving Columbus

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ColumbusMain system773723041%
Cherokee Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city000–

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 Columbus

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Columbus's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Columbus, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Columbus, which serves Columbus, reported 7 lead and 737 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 230 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Columbus?

EPA's service area maps place most of Columbus in City of Columbus's service area (PWSID KS2002110). Cherokee Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Columbus home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Columbus'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 Columbus 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 Columbus whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.