Kansas · population 46,109
Lead pipes in Salina, KS
257 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Salina (population 46,109) gets its water from City of Salina. That system reported 251 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 22,487, with 22,144 more of unknown material.
1.1% of City of Salina'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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 0.4%
Latest lead test for City of Salina (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.4 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 Salina.
Water systems serving Salina
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SalinaMain system | 251 | 6 | 22,144 | 1.1% |
| Sundowner, INCAlso serves parts of the city | 3 | 0 | 156 | 1.3% |
| Ottawa Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Saline Co RWD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 53 | 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 Salina
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Salina'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
- Solomon34 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Abilene662 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Centerno lead reported
- Ellsworth14 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
- Inman1 unknown
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Salina, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Salina, which serves Salina, reported 251 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,144 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Salina?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salina in City of Salina's service area (PWSID KS2016914). Sundowner, INC, Ottawa Co RWD 2, Saline Co RWD 4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salina home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Salina'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 Salina 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 Salina whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.