Kansas · population 149,035
Lead pipes in Olathe, KS
224 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Olathe (population 149,035) gets its water from City of Olathe. That system reported 0 lead and 224 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 37,373, with 263 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Olathe'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 0.7%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Olathe (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 11 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 City of Olathe.
Water systems serving Olathe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OlatheMain system | 0 | 224 | 263 | 0.6% |
| Water District 1 of Johnson CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 249 | 3,551 | 0.6% |
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 Olathe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Olathe'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
- Lenexa249 lead + galv. lines
- Overland Park249 lead + galv. lines
- Gardnerno lead reported
- Spring Hill249 lead + galv. lines
- Shawnee249 lead + galv. lines
- De Soto3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Leawood249 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Olathe, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Olathe, which serves Olathe, reported 0 lead and 224 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 263 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Olathe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Olathe in City of Olathe's service area (PWSID KS2009115). Water District 1 of Johnson Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Olathe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Olathe'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 Olathe 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 Olathe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.