Kansas · population 4,290
Lead pipes in Rose Hill, KS
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rose Hill (population 4,290) gets its water from City of Rose Hill. That system reported 38 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,695, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.2% of City of Rose Hill'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 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Rose Hill (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 Rose Hill.
Water systems serving Rose Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rose HillMain system | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Sedgwick Co RWD 3Serves nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 1,628 | <0.1% |
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 Rose Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Rose Hill'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
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Questions
Does Rose Hill, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Rose Hill, which serves Rose Hill, reported 38 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rose Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rose Hill in City of Rose Hill's service area (PWSID KS2001520). Sedgwick Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rose Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Rose Hill'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 Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.