Kansas · population 11,560
Lead pipes in Merriam, KS
249 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Merriam (population 11,560) 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 Merriam
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water District 1 of Johnson CoMain system | 0 | 249 | 3,551 | 0.6% |
| Kansas City Board of Public UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Merriam
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
- Mission249 lead + galv. lines
- Roeland Park249 lead + galv. lines
- Fairway249 lead + galv. lines
- Prairie249 lead + galv. lines
- Mission Hills249 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Quivira249 lead + galv. lines
- Westwood249 lead + galv. lines
- Shawnee249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Merriam, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. Water District 1 of Johnson Co, which serves Merriam, reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,551 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Merriam?
EPA's service area maps place most of Merriam in Water District 1 of Johnson Co's service area (PWSID KS2009110). Kansas City Board of Public Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Merriam 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 Merriam 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.