Kansas · population 4,187
Lead pipes in Osawatomie, KS
372 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Osawatomie (population 4,187) gets its water from City of Osawatomie. That system reported 371 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,732, with 45 more of unknown material.
21% of City of Osawatomie's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 21%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 2.6%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for City of Osawatomie (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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Osawatomie.
Water systems serving Osawatomie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OsawatomieMain system | 371 | 1 | 45 | 21% |
| Miami Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 761 | 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 Osawatomie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Osawatomie'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
- Paola654 unknown
- La Cygneno lead reported
- Linn Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsvilleno lead reported
- Louisburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Ottawa43 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Hill249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Osawatomie, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Osawatomie, which serves Osawatomie, reported 371 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 45 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Osawatomie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Osawatomie in City of Osawatomie's service area (PWSID KS2012105). Miami Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Osawatomie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Osawatomie'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 Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.