Kansas · population 2,071
Lead pipes in Fredonia, KS
198 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fredonia (population 2,071) gets its water from City of Fredonia. That system reported 0 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,659, with 1,461 more of unknown material.
12% of City of Fredonia's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Fredonia (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Fredonia.
Water systems serving Fredonia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FredoniaMain system | 0 | 198 | 1,461 | 12% |
| Wilson Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Wilson Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 39 | 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 Fredonia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fredonia'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
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
- Independence2,654 lead + galv. lines
- Chanute82 lead + galv. lines
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
- Cherryvale278 lead + galv. lines
- Humboldt505 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
- Eureka106 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fredonia, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Fredonia, which serves Fredonia, reported 0 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,461 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fredonia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fredonia in City of Fredonia's service area (PWSID KS2020513). Wilson Co RWD 1, Wilson Co RWD 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fredonia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Fredonia'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 Fredonia 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 Fredonia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.