Kansas · population 1,817
Lead pipes in Humboldt, KS
505 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Humboldt (population 1,817) gets its water from City of Humboldt. That system reported 0 lead and 505 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 761, with 61 more of unknown material.
66% of City of Humboldt's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 66%
- Unknown 8.0%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for City of Humboldt (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.7 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 Humboldt.
Water systems serving Humboldt
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HumboldtMain system | 0 | 505 | 61 | 66% |
| Coal Hollow Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Humboldt
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Humboldt'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
- Iola489 lead + galv. lines
- Chanute82 lead + galv. lines
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Parsons75 unknown
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Questions
Does Humboldt, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Humboldt, which serves Humboldt, reported 0 lead and 505 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Humboldt?
EPA's service area maps place most of Humboldt in City of Humboldt's service area (PWSID KS2000111). Coal Hollow Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Humboldt home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Humboldt'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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.