Kansas · population 1,293
Lead pipes in Harper, KS
561 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harper (population 1,293) gets its water from City of Harper. That system reported 559 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 656, with 95 more of unknown material.
86% of City of Harper'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 85%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Harper (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.5 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 Harper.
Water systems serving Harper
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HarperMain system | 559 | 2 | 95 | 86% |
| Harper Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 76 | 5.0% |
| Harper Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Harper
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Harper'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
- Anthony5 lead + galv. lines
- Conway Springs296 unknown
- Kingman2 lead + galv. lines
- Cheneyno lead reported
- Medicine Lodge123 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwater575 unknown
- Wellington40 lead + galv. lines
- Goddard13 unknown
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Questions
Does Harper, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Harper, which serves Harper, reported 559 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 95 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harper?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harper in City of Harper's service area (PWSID KS2007702). Harper Co RWD 5, Harper Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harper home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Harper'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 Harper 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 Harper whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.