Kansas · population 1,075
Lead pipes in Washington, KS
33 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Washington (population 1,075) gets its water from City of Washington. That system reported 2 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 731, with 61 more of unknown material.
4.5% of City of Washington's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 8.3%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for City of Washington (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Washington.
Water systems serving Washington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WashingtonMain system | 2 | 31 | 61 | 4.5% |
| Washington Co RWD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0% |
| Washington Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 492 | 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 Washington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Washington'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
- Marysville129 lead + galv. lines
- Clay Center20 lead + galv. lines
- Belleville20 lead + galv. lines
- Concordiano lead reported
- Manhattanno lead reported
- Seneca2 lead + galv. lines
- Ogden2 lead + galv. lines
- St. Georgeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Washington, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Washington, which serves Washington, reported 2 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Washington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Washington in City of Washington's service area (PWSID KS2020101). Washington Co RWD 2, Washington Co RWD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Washington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Washington'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 Washington 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 Washington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.