Kansas · population 2,249
Lead pipes in Eureka, KS
106 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eureka (population 2,249) gets its water from City of Eureka. That system reported 106 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,222, with 1,054 more of unknown material.
8.7% of City of Eureka'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 8.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 5.1%
Latest lead test for City of Eureka (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Eureka.
Water systems serving Eureka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EurekaMain system | 106 | 0 | 1,054 | 8.7% |
| Greenwood Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Greenwood Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 40 | 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 Eureka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Eureka'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
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
- El Dorado187 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Augusta833 lead + galv. lines
- Towanda8 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Emporia52 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eureka, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Eureka, which serves Eureka, reported 106 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,054 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eureka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eureka in City of Eureka's service area (PWSID KS2007306). Greenwood Co RWD 1, Greenwood Co RWD 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eureka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Eureka'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 Eureka 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 Eureka whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.