Kansas · population 4,325
Lead pipes in Russell, KS
1,138 lines still unidentified
Most of Russell (population 4,325) gets its water from City of Russell. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,138 of 2,524 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Russell'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 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for City of Russell (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): not detected 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 Russell.
Water systems serving Russell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RussellMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,138 | 0% |
| Russell Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ellsworth Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 458 | 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 Russell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Russell'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
- Victoriano lead reported
- Hays178 unknown
- La Crosse34 lead + galv. lines
- Ellsworth14 lead + galv. lines
- Great Bend537 lead + galv. lines
- Ellis3 lead + galv. lines
- Osborne634 unknown
- Lincoln Centerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Russell, KS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Russell still lists 1,138 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Russell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Russell in City of Russell's service area (PWSID KS2016703). Russell Co RWD 2, Ellsworth Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Russell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Russell'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 Russell 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 Russell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.