Kansas · population 1,918
Lead pipes in Ellis, KS
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellis (population 1,918) gets its water from City of Ellis. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,043, with 835 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Ellis's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for City of Ellis (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.7 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 Ellis.
Water systems serving Ellis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EllisMain system | 0 | 3 | 835 | 0.3% |
| Trego Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 Ellis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ellis'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
- Hays178 unknown
- WaKeeney573 lead + galv. lines
- Victoriano lead reported
- La Crosse34 lead + galv. lines
- Russell1,138 unknown
- Great Bend537 lead + galv. lines
- Larned3 lead + galv. lines
- Phillipsburg80 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ellis, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ellis, which serves Ellis, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 835 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellis in City of Ellis's service area (PWSID KS2005114). Trego Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ellis'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 Ellis 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 Ellis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.