Kansas · population 24,354
Lead pipes in Emporia, KS
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Emporia (population 24,354) gets its water from City of Emporia. That system reported 22 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,582, with 7,707 more of unknown material.
0.5% of City of Emporia'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for City of Emporia (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.3 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 City of Emporia.
Water systems serving Emporia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EmporiaMain system | 22 | 30 | 7,707 | 0.5% |
| Lyon Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Lyon Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Lyon Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0% |
| Coffey Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 295 | 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 Emporia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Emporia'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
- Council Grove87 lead + galv. lines
- Osage1,090 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Lyndon7 lead + galv. lines
- Carbondale563 unknown
- Eureka106 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn465 unknown
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Emporia, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Emporia, which serves Emporia, reported 22 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,707 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Emporia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Emporia in City of Emporia's service area (PWSID KS2011105). Lyon Co RWD 1, Lyon Co RWD 5, Lyon Co RWD 2, Coffey Co RWD 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Emporia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Emporia'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 Emporia 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 Emporia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.