Kansas · population 5,309
Lead pipes in Iola, KS
489 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Iola (population 5,309) gets its water from City of Iola. That system reported 248 lead and 241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,896, with 2 more of unknown material.
17% of City of Iola'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 8.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for City of Iola (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.2 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 Iola.
Water systems serving Iola
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of IolaMain system | 248 | 241 | 2 | 17% |
| Allen Co RWD 15Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 6Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Iola
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Iola'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
- Humboldt505 lead + galv. lines
- Chanute82 lead + galv. lines
- Yates Center101 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
- Garnett128 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia198 lead + galv. lines
- Neodesha23 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Iola, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Iola, which serves Iola, reported 248 lead and 241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Iola?
EPA's service area maps place most of Iola in City of Iola's service area (PWSID KS2000103). Allen Co RWD 15, Allen Co RWD 4, Allen Co RWD 6 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Iola home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Iola'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 Iola 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 Iola whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.