Kansas · population 6,579
Lead pipes in De Soto, KS
3,253 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of De Soto (population 6,579) gets its water from Johnson Co RWD 7. That system reported 0 lead and 3,253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,378, with 0 more of unknown material.
96% of Johnson Co RWD 7'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 96%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 3.7%
Latest lead test for Johnson Co RWD 7 (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Johnson Co RWD 7.
Water systems serving De Soto
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Co RWD 7Main system | 0 | 3,253 | 0 | 96% |
| City of DesotoServes nearby areas | 1,369 | 582 | 0 | 100% |
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 De Soto
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Johnson Co RWD 7'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
- Eudora2,436 unknown
- Olathe224 lead + galv. lines
- Gardnerno lead reported
- Lenexa249 lead + galv. lines
- Shawnee249 lead + galv. lines
- Bonner Springs1,486 unknown
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Tonganoxie1 unknown
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Questions
Does De Soto, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. Johnson Co RWD 7, which serves De Soto, reported 0 lead and 3,253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to De Soto?
EPA's service area maps place most of De Soto in Johnson Co RWD 7's service area (PWSID KS2009104). City of Desoto also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my De Soto home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Johnson Co RWD 7'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 De Soto 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 Johnson Co RWD 7 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.