Kansas · population 1,260
Lead pipes in Wathena, KS
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wathena (population 1,260) gets its water from City of Wathena. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 524, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Wathena's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Wathena (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Wathena.
Water systems serving Wathena
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WathenaMain system | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Doniphan Co RWD 5Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 569 | 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 Wathena
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wathena'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
- Atchison1,043 lead + galv. lines
- Leavenworthno lead reported
- Horton65 lead + galv. lines
- Hiawatha164 lead + galv. lines
- Lansing1 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Falls244 lead + galv. lines
- Oskaloosa85 unknown
- Basehor2,711 unknown
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Questions
Does Wathena, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Wathena, which serves Wathena, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wathena?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wathena in City of Wathena's service area (PWSID KS2004308). Doniphan Co RWD 5 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wathena home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wathena'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 Wathena 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 Wathena whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.