Kansas · population 3,482
Lead pipes in Hesston, KS
No lead lines reported
Most of Hesston (population 3,482) gets its water from City of Hesston, which reported 1,316 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Hesston'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Hesston (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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 Hesston.
Water systems serving Hesston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HesstonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harvey Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 443 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
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 Hesston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hesston'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
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Newton993 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
- Inman1 unknown
- Valley Center23 lead + galv. lines
- Park1,548 lead + galv. lines
- Maizeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hesston, KS have lead pipes?
City of Hesston, which serves Hesston, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Hesston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hesston in City of Hesston's service area (PWSID KS2007902). Harvey Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hesston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hesston'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 Hesston 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 Hesston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.