Kansas · population 1,890
Lead pipes in Marion, KS
61 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marion (population 1,890) gets its water from City of Marion. That system reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,200, with 1,001 more of unknown material.
5.1% of City of Marion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.9%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for City of Marion (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Marion.
Water systems serving Marion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MarionMain system | 2 | 59 | 1,001 | 5.1% |
| Marion Co Improvement Dist 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| Marion Co RWD 4Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 173 | 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 Marion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Marion'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
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
- North Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Hesstonno lead reported
- Newton993 lead + galv. lines
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Council Grove87 lead + galv. lines
- El Dorado187 lead + galv. lines
- Towanda8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marion, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Marion, which serves Marion, reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,001 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marion in City of Marion's service area (PWSID KS2011507). Marion Co Improvement Dist 2, Marion Co RWD 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Marion'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 Marion 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 Marion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.