Kansas · population 2,476
Lead pipes in Sabetha, KS
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sabetha (population 2,476) gets its water from City of Sabetha. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,233, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Sabetha'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Sabetha (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.7 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 Sabetha.
Water systems serving Sabetha
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SabethaMain system | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Brown Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 70 | 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 Sabetha
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sabetha'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
- Hiawatha164 lead + galv. lines
- Seneca2 lead + galv. lines
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Holton702 unknown
- Atchison1,043 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
- Marysville129 lead + galv. lines
- Wathena1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sabetha, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sabetha, which serves Sabetha, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sabetha?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sabetha in City of Sabetha's service area (PWSID KS2013101). Brown Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sabetha home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sabetha'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 Sabetha 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 Sabetha whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.