Kansas · population 3,211
Lead pipes in Garnett, KS
128 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Garnett (population 3,211) gets its water from City of Garnett. That system reported 7 lead and 121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,871, with 1,454 more of unknown material.
6.8% of City of Garnett'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for City of Garnett (2026): 2.2 ppb 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, 1 still open for City of Garnett.
Water systems serving Garnett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GarnettMain system | 7 | 121 | 1,454 | 6.8% |
| Anderson Co RWD 1cServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Garnett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Garnett'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
- Ottawa43 lead + galv. lines
- Osawatomie372 lead + galv. lines
- Iola489 lead + galv. lines
- La Cygneno lead reported
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Paola654 unknown
- Linn Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasanton30 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Garnett, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Garnett, which serves Garnett, reported 7 lead and 121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,454 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Garnett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Garnett in City of Garnett's service area (PWSID KS2000304). Anderson Co RWD 1c also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Garnett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Garnett'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 Garnett 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 Garnett whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.