Kansas · population 2,673
Lead pipes in Hillsboro, KS
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hillsboro (population 2,673) gets its water from City of Hillsboro. That system reported 1 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,176, with 702 more of unknown material.
1.6% of City of Hillsboro'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for City of Hillsboro (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.3 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 for City of Hillsboro.
Water systems serving Hillsboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HillsboroMain system | 1 | 18 | 702 | 1.6% |
| Marion Co RWD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 173 | 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 Hillsboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hillsboro'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
- Marion61 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Newton993 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Inman1 unknown
- Valley Center23 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hillsboro, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hillsboro, which serves Hillsboro, reported 1 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 702 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hillsboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hillsboro in City of Hillsboro's service area (PWSID KS2011505). Marion Co RWD 4 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hillsboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hillsboro'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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.