Kansas · population 39,561
Lead pipes in Hutchinson, KS
16,594 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hutchinson (population 39,561) gets its water from City of Hutchinson. That system reported 0 lead and 16,594 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,594, with 0 more of unknown material.
100% of City of Hutchinson'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) 100%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Hutchinson (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Hutchinson.
Water systems serving Hutchinson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HutchinsonMain system | 0 | 16,594 | 0 | 100% |
| City of South HutchinsonServes nearby areas | 3 | 75 | 357 | 7.1% |
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 Hutchinson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hutchinson'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
- South Hutchinson78 lead + galv. lines
- Inman1 unknown
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Lyons5 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Colwich2 lead + galv. lines
- Cheneyno lead reported
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hutchinson, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hutchinson, which serves Hutchinson, reported 0 lead and 16,594 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hutchinson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hutchinson in City of Hutchinson's service area (PWSID KS2015509). City of South Hutchinson also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hutchinson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hutchinson'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 Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.