Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 2,233

Lead pipes in Phillipsburg, KS

80 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Phillipsburg (population 2,233) gets its water from City of Phillipsburg. That system reported 10 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,350, with 1,155 more of unknown material.

5.9% of City of Phillipsburg's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

10Lead
70Galvanized, replace
1,155Unknown material
115Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Phillipsburg (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Phillipsburg.

Water systems serving Phillipsburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of PhillipsburgMain system10701,1555.9%
Phillips Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city2800039%

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 Phillipsburg

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Phillipsburg's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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 Phillipsburg, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Phillipsburg, which serves Phillipsburg, reported 10 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,155 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Phillipsburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Phillipsburg in City of Phillipsburg's service area (PWSID KS2014706). Phillips Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Phillipsburg home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Phillipsburg'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 Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.