Kansas · population 5,835
Lead pipes in Paola, KS
654 lines still unidentified
Most of Paola (population 5,835) gets its water from City of Paola. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 654 of 683 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Paola'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 96%
- Non-lead 4.2%
Latest lead test for City of Paola (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Paola.
Water systems serving Paola
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PaolaMain system | 0 | 0 | 654 | 0% |
| Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility AuthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Miami Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Paola
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Paola'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
- Osawatomie372 lead + galv. lines
- Louisburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Hill249 lead + galv. lines
- Edgerton3,253 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsvilleno lead reported
- Linn Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Gardnerno lead reported
- La Cygneno lead reported
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Questions
Does Paola, KS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Paola still lists 654 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Paola?
EPA's service area maps place most of Paola in City of Paola's service area (PWSID KS2012103). Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Auth, Miami Co RWD 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Paola home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Paola'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 Paola 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 Paola whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.