Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 97,271

Lead pipes in Lawrence, KS

132 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Lawrence (population 97,271) gets its water from City of Lawrence. That system reported 2 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 31,276, with 1 more of unknown material.

0.4% of City of Lawrence's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

2Lead
130Galvanized, replace
1Unknown material
31,143Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Lawrence (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 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 Lawrence.

Water systems serving Lawrence

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of LawrenceMain system213010.4%
University of KansasAlso serves parts of the city001350%
Douglas Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city00240%
Jefferson Co RWD 13Also serves parts of the city0030%
Douglas Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city0000%

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 Lawrence

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lawrence's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Lawrence details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Lawrence, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Lawrence, which serves Lawrence, reported 2 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lawrence?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lawrence in City of Lawrence's service area (PWSID KS2004503). University of Kansas, Douglas Co RWD 5, Jefferson Co RWD 13, Douglas Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Lawrence home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Lawrence'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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.