Kansas · population 2,141
Lead pipes in Seneca, KS
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Seneca (population 2,141) gets its water from City of Seneca. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,253, with 20 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Seneca'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 1.6%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Seneca (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.6 ppb 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 Seneca.
Water systems serving Seneca
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SenecaMain system | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0.2% |
| Nemaha Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Seneca
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Seneca'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
- Sabetha2 lead + galv. lines
- Hiawatha164 lead + galv. lines
- Marysville129 lead + galv. lines
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Holton702 unknown
- St. Marys8 lead + galv. lines
- Wamegono lead reported
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Seneca, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Seneca, which serves Seneca, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Seneca?
EPA's service area maps place most of Seneca in City of Seneca's service area (PWSID KS2013102). Nemaha Co RWD 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Seneca home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Seneca'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 Seneca 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 Seneca whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.