Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 1,569

Lead pipes in Smith Center, KS

17 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Smith Center (population 1,569) gets its water from City of Smith Center. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 596, with 0 more of unknown material.

2.9% of City of Smith Center's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
17Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
579Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Smith Center (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 Smith Center.

Water systems serving Smith Center

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Smith CenterMain system01702.9%
Smith Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas002240%

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 Smith Center

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Smith Center's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Smith Center, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Smith Center, which serves Smith Center, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Smith Center?

EPA's service area maps place most of Smith Center in City of Smith Center's service area (PWSID KS2018303). Smith Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Smith Center home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Smith Center'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 Smith Center 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 Smith Center whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.