Kansas · population 2,101
Lead pipes in Council Grove, KS
87 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Council Grove (population 2,101) gets its water from City of Council Grove. That system reported 0 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,166, with 1,017 more of unknown material.
7.5% of City of Council Grove's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.5%
- Unknown 87%
- Non-lead 5.3%
Latest lead test for City of Council Grove (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.1 ppb 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 Council Grove.
Water systems serving Council Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Council GroveMain system | 0 | 87 | 1,017 | 7.5% |
| Morris Co RWD 1Serves 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 Council Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Council Grove'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
- Emporia52 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview Plazano lead reported
- Ogden2 lead + galv. lines
- Marion61 lead + galv. lines
- Osage1,090 lead + galv. lines
- St. Georgeno lead reported
- Manhattanno lead reported
- Wamegono lead reported
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Questions
Does Council Grove, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Council Grove, which serves Council Grove, reported 0 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,017 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Council Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Council Grove in City of Council Grove's service area (PWSID KS2012702). Morris Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Council Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Council Grove'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 Council Grove 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 Council Grove whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.