Kansas · population 3,499
Lead pipes in Lyons, KS
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lyons (population 3,499) gets its water from City of Lyons. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 49, with 1 more of unknown material.
10% of City of Lyons's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 2.0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for City of Lyons (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.3 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, 2 still open for City of Lyons.
Water systems serving Lyons
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LyonsMain system | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10% |
| Rice Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Lyons
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lyons'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
- Inman1 unknown
- Hutchinson16,594 lead + galv. lines
- South Hutchinson78 lead + galv. lines
- Ellsworth14 lead + galv. lines
- Great Bend537 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lyons, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lyons, which serves Lyons, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lyons?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lyons in City of Lyons's service area (PWSID KS2015903). Rice Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lyons home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lyons'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 Lyons 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 Lyons whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.