Kansas · population 8,287
Lead pipes in Independence, KS
2,654 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Independence (population 8,287) gets its water from City of Independence. That system reported 2,651 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,663, with 2,007 more of unknown material.
57% of City of Independence'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 57%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead <0.1%
Latest lead test for City of Independence (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.9 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 Independence.
Water systems serving Independence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of IndependenceMain system | 2,651 | 3 | 2,007 | 57% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 6Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1.8% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Independence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Independence'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
- Cherryvale278 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
- Coffeyville532 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Altamont502 unknown
- Parsons75 unknown
- Chanute82 lead + galv. lines
- Oswegono lead reported
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Questions
Does Independence, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Independence, which serves Independence, reported 2,651 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,007 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Independence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Independence in City of Independence's service area (PWSID KS2012508). Montgomery Co RWD 6, Montgomery Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Independence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Independence'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 Independence 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 Independence whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.