Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 202,893

Lead pipes in Overland Park, KS

249 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Overland Park (population 202,893) 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%).

0Lead
249Galvanized, replace
3,551Unknown material
36,806Non-lead

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 Overland Park

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Water District 1 of Johnson CoMain system02493,5510.6%
City of OlatheServes nearby areas02242630.6%

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 Overland Park

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.

Find the official inventory mapWater District 1 of Johnson Co details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Overland Park, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. Water District 1 of Johnson Co, which serves Overland Park, reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,551 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Overland Park?

EPA's service area maps place most of Overland Park in Water District 1 of Johnson Co's service area (PWSID KS2009110). City of Olathe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Overland Park 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 Overland Park 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.