Kansas · population 3,116
Lead pipes in Ellsworth, KS
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellsworth (population 3,116) gets its water from City of Ellsworth. That system reported 13 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,180, with 3 more of unknown material.
1.2% of City of Ellsworth'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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Ellsworth (2024): 0.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for City of Ellsworth.
Water systems serving Ellsworth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EllsworthMain system | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1.2% |
| Ellsworth Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 458 | 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 Ellsworth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ellsworth'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
- Lincoln Centerno lead reported
- Lyons5 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Salina257 lead + galv. lines
- Russell1,138 unknown
- Great Bend537 lead + galv. lines
- Inman1 unknown
- Solomon34 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ellsworth, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ellsworth, which serves Ellsworth, reported 13 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellsworth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellsworth in City of Ellsworth's service area (PWSID KS2005306). Ellsworth Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellsworth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ellsworth'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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.