Kansas · population 7,561
Lead pipes in Wellington, KS
40 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wellington (population 7,561) gets its water from City of Wellington. That system reported 12 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,693, with 3,653 more of unknown material.
1.1% of City of Wellington'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Wellington (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Wellington.
Water systems serving Wellington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WellingtonMain system | 12 | 28 | 3,653 | 1.1% |
| Sumner Co RWD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 64 | 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 Wellington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wellington'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
- Oxford68 lead + galv. lines
- Conway Springs296 unknown
- Mulvane2 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwater575 unknown
- Haysville10 lead + galv. lines
- Derbyno lead reported
- Winfield962 lead + galv. lines
- Arkansasno lead reported
Check another water system
Questions
Does Wellington, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Wellington, which serves Wellington, reported 12 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,653 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wellington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wellington in City of Wellington's service area (PWSID KS2019119). Sumner Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wellington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wellington'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 Wellington 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 Wellington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.