Kansas · population 125,467
Lead pipes in Topeka, KS
5,184 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Topeka (population 125,467) gets its water from City of Topeka. That system reported 291 lead and 4,893 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 57,809, with 3,106 more of unknown material.
9.0% of City of Topeka'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.5%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for City of Topeka (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Topeka.
Water systems serving Topeka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TopekaMain system | 291 | 4,893 | 3,106 | 9.0% |
| Metro Topeka Airport AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 4cAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 985 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 3cAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 2cAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 269 | 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 Topeka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Topeka'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
- Silver Lake2 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn465 unknown
- Carbondale563 unknown
- Rossville138 unknown
- St. Marys8 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrence132 lead + galv. lines
- Oskaloosa85 unknown
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Topeka, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Topeka, which serves Topeka, reported 291 lead and 4,893 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,106 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Topeka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Topeka in City of Topeka's service area (PWSID KS2017701). Metro Topeka Airport Authority, Shawnee Co RWD 4c, Shawnee Co RWD 3c, Shawnee Co RWD 2c also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Topeka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Topeka'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 Topeka 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 Topeka whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.