Kansas · population 1,006
Lead pipes in Solomon, KS
34 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Solomon (population 1,006) gets its water from City of Solomon. That system reported 3 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 471, with 437 more of unknown material.
7.2% of City of Solomon's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.6%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Solomon (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 5.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Solomon.
Water systems serving Solomon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SolomonMain system | 3 | 31 | 437 | 7.2% |
| Ottawa Co RWD 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 104 | 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 Solomon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Solomon'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
- Abilene662 lead + galv. lines
- Salina257 lead + galv. lines
- Lindsborg1,084 unknown
- Grandview Plazano lead reported
- Clay Center20 lead + galv. lines
- Ogden2 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsboro19 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Centerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Solomon, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Solomon, which serves Solomon, reported 3 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 437 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Solomon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Solomon in City of Solomon's service area (PWSID KS2004105). Ottawa Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Solomon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Solomon'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 Solomon 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 Solomon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.