Kansas · population 2,506
Lead pipes in South Hutchinson, KS
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Hutchinson (population 2,506) gets its water from City of South Hutchinson. That system reported 3 lead and 75 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,097, with 357 more of unknown material.
7.1% of City of South Hutchinson'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.8%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for City of South Hutchinson (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.1 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 South Hutchinson.
Water systems serving South Hutchinson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of South HutchinsonMain system | 3 | 75 | 357 | 7.1% |
| City of HutchinsonServes nearby areas | 0 | 16,594 | 0 | 100% |
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 South Hutchinson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of South Hutchinson'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
- Hutchinson16,594 lead + galv. lines
- Inman1 unknown
- Lyons5 lead + galv. lines
- Moundridge8 lead + galv. lines
- Kingman2 lead + galv. lines
- Colwich2 lead + galv. lines
- Cheneyno lead reported
- Hesstonno lead reported
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Questions
Does South Hutchinson, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of South Hutchinson, which serves South Hutchinson, reported 3 lead and 75 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 357 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Hutchinson?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Hutchinson in City of South Hutchinson's service area (PWSID KS2015504). City of Hutchinson also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Hutchinson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of South Hutchinson'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 South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.