Kansas · population 1,328
Lead pipes in Inman, KS
1 lines still unidentified
Most of Inman (population 1,328) gets its water from City of Inman. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1 of 618 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Inman'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 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Inman (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Inman.
Water systems serving Inman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of InmanMain system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Rice Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Inman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Inman'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
- Hutchinson16,594 lead + galv. lines
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- South Hutchinson78 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Lyons5 lead + galv. lines
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Newton993 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Inman, KS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Inman still lists 1 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Inman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Inman in City of Inman's service area (PWSID KS2011310). Rice Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Inman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Inman'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 Inman 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 Inman whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.