Kansas · population 59,427
Lead pipes in Lenexa, KS
249 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lenexa (population 59,427) gets its water from Water District 1 of Johnson Co. That system reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 40,606, with 3,551 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 8.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Water District 1 of Johnson Co (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 6.5 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 Water District 1 of Johnson Co.
Water systems serving Lenexa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water District 1 of Johnson CoMain system | 0 | 249 | 3,551 | 0.6% |
| City of OlatheServes nearby areas | 0 | 224 | 263 | 0.6% |
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 Lenexa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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
- Shawnee249 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Quivira249 lead + galv. lines
- Olathe224 lead + galv. lines
- Merriam249 lead + galv. lines
- Edwardsville1,486 unknown
- Overland Park249 lead + galv. lines
- Bonner Springs1,486 unknown
- Mission249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lenexa, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. Water District 1 of Johnson Co, which serves Lenexa, reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,551 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lenexa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lenexa in Water District 1 of Johnson Co's service area (PWSID KS2009110). City of Olathe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lenexa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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 Lenexa 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 Water District 1 of Johnson Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.