Kansas · population 1,625
Lead pipes in Oswego, KS
No lead lines reported
Most of Oswego (population 1,625) gets its water from City of Oswego, which reported 790 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Oswego'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Oswego (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.2 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 for City of Oswego.
Water systems serving Oswego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OswegoMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Labette Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 298 | 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 Oswego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Oswego'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
- Altamont502 unknown
- Parsons75 unknown
- Columbus744 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter Springs127 lead + galv. lines
- Cherryvale278 lead + galv. lines
- Girard13 unknown
- Pittsburg1,709 lead + galv. lines
- Erie35 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oswego, KS have lead pipes?
City of Oswego, which serves Oswego, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Oswego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oswego in City of Oswego's service area (PWSID KS2009908). Labette Co RWD 5 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oswego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Oswego'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 Oswego 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 Oswego whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.