Kansas · population 3,422
Lead pipes in Holton, KS
702 lines still unidentified
Most of Holton (population 3,422) gets its water from City of Holton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 702 of 707 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Holton'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 99%
- Non-lead 0.7%
Latest lead test for City of Holton (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Holton.
Water systems serving Holton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HoltonMain system | 0 | 0 | 702 | 0% |
| Jackson Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 1,081 | 2 | 842 | 56% |
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 Holton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Holton'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
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Rossville138 unknown
- St. Marys8 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Lake2 lead + galv. lines
- Hiawatha164 lead + galv. lines
- Oskaloosa85 unknown
- Topeka5,184 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Holton, KS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Holton still lists 702 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Holton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Holton in City of Holton's service area (PWSID KS2008503). Jackson Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Holton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Holton'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 Holton 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 Holton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.