Kansas · population 1,037
Lead pipes in Lyndon, KS
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lyndon (population 1,037) gets its water from City of Lyndon. That system reported 4 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 530, with 11 more of unknown material.
1.3% of City of Lyndon'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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of Lyndon (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.5 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 Lyndon.
Water systems serving Lyndon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LyndonMain system | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1.3% |
| Osage Co RWD 3Serves nearby areas | 19 | 0 | 98 | 16% |
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 Lyndon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lyndon'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
- Osage1,090 lead + galv. lines
- Carbondale563 unknown
- Auburn465 unknown
- Ottawa43 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington10 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwin9 lead + galv. lines
- Topeka5,184 lead + galv. lines
- Emporia52 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lyndon, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lyndon, which serves Lyndon, reported 4 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lyndon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lyndon in City of Lyndon's service area (PWSID KS2013901). Osage Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lyndon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lyndon'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 Lyndon 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 Lyndon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.