Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 1,454

Lead pipes in Colwich, KS

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Colwich (population 1,454) gets its water from City of Colwich. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 288, with 286 more of unknown material.

0.7% of City of Colwich's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
2Galvanized, replace
286Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Colwich (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 ppb 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 Colwich.

Water systems serving Colwich

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ColwichMain system022860.7%
Sedgwick Co RWD 4Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Colwich

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Colwich details

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.

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 Colwich, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Colwich, which serves Colwich, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 286 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Colwich?

EPA's service area maps place most of Colwich in City of Colwich's service area (PWSID KS2017344). Sedgwick Co RWD 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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