Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 1,461

Lead pipes in Horton, KS

65 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Horton (population 1,461) gets its water from City of Horton. That system reported 3 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 209, with 27 more of unknown material.

31% of City of Horton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

3Lead
62Galvanized, replace
27Unknown material
117Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Horton (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.1 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 Horton.

Water systems serving Horton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HortonMain system3622731%
Jackson Co RWD 3Serves nearby areas1,081284256%

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 Horton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Horton'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 Horton, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Horton, which serves Horton, reported 3 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Horton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Horton in City of Horton's service area (PWSID KS2001306). Jackson Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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