Kansas · population 27,996
Lead pipes in Garden, KS
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Garden (population 27,996) gets its water from City of Garden City. That system reported 18 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,143, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Garden City'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Garden City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 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 Garden City.
Water systems serving Garden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Garden CityMain system | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| East Garden Village Mobile Home ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 220 | 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 Garden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Garden City'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
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Questions
Does Garden, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Garden City, which serves Garden, reported 18 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Garden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Garden in City of Garden City's service area (PWSID KS2005511). East Garden Village Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Garden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Garden City'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 Garden 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 Garden City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.