Kansas · population 1,066
Lead pipes in Valley Falls, KS
244 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Valley Falls (population 1,066) gets its water from City of Valley Falls. That system reported 1 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 489, with 0 more of unknown material.
50% of City of Valley Falls's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 50%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for City of Valley Falls (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4.1 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 Valley Falls.
Water systems serving Valley Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valley FallsMain system | 1 | 243 | 0 | 50% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Atchison Co RWD 5cServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 536 | 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 Valley Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Valley Falls'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
- Oskaloosa85 unknown
- Holton702 unknown
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Atchison1,043 lead + galv. lines
- Topeka5,184 lead + galv. lines
- Tonganoxie1 unknown
- Silver Lake2 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrence132 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Valley Falls, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Valley Falls, which serves Valley Falls, reported 1 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Valley Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Valley Falls in City of Valley Falls's service area (PWSID KS2008710). Jefferson Co RWD 3, Atchison Co RWD 5c also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Valley Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Valley Falls'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 Valley Falls 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 Valley Falls whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.