Kansas · population 5,266
Lead pipes in Louisburg, KS
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Louisburg (population 5,266) gets its water from City of Louisburg. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,035, with 13 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Louisburg'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Louisburg (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Louisburg.
Water systems serving Louisburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LouisburgMain system | 2 | 0 | 13 | <0.1% |
| Miami Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Louisburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Louisburg'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
- Paola654 unknown
- Spring Hill249 lead + galv. lines
- Osawatomie372 lead + galv. lines
- Linn Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Gardnerno lead reported
- Overland Park249 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
- La Cygneno lead reported
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Questions
Does Louisburg, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Louisburg, which serves Louisburg, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Louisburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Louisburg in City of Louisburg's service area (PWSID KS2012106). Miami Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Louisburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Louisburg'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 Louisburg 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 Louisburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.