Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 3,137

Lead pipes in Hiawatha, KS

164 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hiawatha (population 3,137) gets its water from City of Hiawatha. That system reported 58 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,531, with 1,010 more of unknown material.

11% of City of Hiawatha's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

58Lead
106Galvanized, replace
1,010Unknown material
357Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Hiawatha (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 8.5 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 Hiawatha.

Water systems serving Hiawatha

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HiawathaMain system581061,01011%
Brown Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas00700%

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 Hiawatha

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hiawatha's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Hiawatha, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Hiawatha, which serves Hiawatha, reported 58 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,010 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hiawatha?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hiawatha in City of Hiawatha's service area (PWSID KS2001305). Brown Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Hiawatha home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Hiawatha'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 Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.