Lead Pipe Map

Kansas · population 1,766

Lead pipes in WaKeeney, KS

573 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of WaKeeney (population 1,766) gets its water from City of Wakeeney. That system reported 1 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,152, with 0 more of unknown material.

50% of City of Wakeeney's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

1Lead
572Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
579Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Wakeeney (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.7 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 Wakeeney.

Water systems serving WaKeeney

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of WakeeneyMain system1572050%
Trego Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city0080%

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 WaKeeney

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wakeeney'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 WaKeeney, KS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Wakeeney, which serves WaKeeney, reported 1 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to WaKeeney?

EPA's service area maps place most of WaKeeney in City of Wakeeney's service area (PWSID KS2019501). Trego Co RWD 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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