Kansas · population 20,547
Lead pipes in Pittsburg, KS
1,709 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pittsburg (population 20,547) gets its water from City of Pittsburg. That system reported 1,709 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,348, with 4,639 more of unknown material.
27% of City of Pittsburg'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 27%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Pittsburg (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 ppb 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 Pittsburg.
Water systems serving Pittsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PittsburgMain system | 1,709 | 0 | 4,639 | 27% |
| Crawford Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 769 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co RWD 7Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 4Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 336 | 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 Pittsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pittsburg'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
- Frontenac1 lead + galv. lines
- Arma21 lead + galv. lines
- Girard13 unknown
- Columbus744 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter Springs127 lead + galv. lines
- Oswegono lead reported
- Fort Scott95 lead + galv. lines
- Parsons75 unknown
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Questions
Does Pittsburg, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Pittsburg, which serves Pittsburg, reported 1,709 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,639 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pittsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pittsburg in City of Pittsburg's service area (PWSID KS2003705). Crawford Co RWD 5, Cherokee Co RWD 7, Crawford Co RWD 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pittsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pittsburg'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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.