Kansas · population 7,563
Lead pipes in Fort Scott, KS
95 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Scott (population 7,563) gets its water from City of Fort Scott. That system reported 0 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,919, with 3,358 more of unknown material.
2.4% of City of Fort Scott's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for City of Fort Scott (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5.4 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 Fort Scott.
Water systems serving Fort Scott
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort ScottMain system | 0 | 95 | 3,358 | 2.4% |
| Bourbon Co RWD 2cAlso serves parts of the city | 3 | 0 | 2,171 | <0.1% |
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 Fort Scott
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fort Scott'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
- Arma21 lead + galv. lines
- Girard13 unknown
- Pleasanton30 lead + galv. lines
- Frontenac1 lead + galv. lines
- Pittsburg1,709 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
- La Cygneno lead reported
- Linn Valley1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Scott, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Fort Scott, which serves Fort Scott, reported 0 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,358 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Scott?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Scott in City of Fort Scott's service area (PWSID KS2001104). Bourbon Co RWD 2c also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Scott home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Fort Scott'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 Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.