Kansas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Allen County, KS
13 community water systems serving Allen County reported 249 lead and 747 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 183 of unknown material. The most are in City of Humboldt.
19% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 3.5%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Allen County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HumboldtHumboldt | 0 | 505 | 61 | 66% |
| City of IolaIola | 248 | 241 | 2 | 17% |
| City of La HarpeLaharpe | 0 | 1 | 52 | 0.3% |
| Allen Co RWD 16Moran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.9% |
| City of MoranMoran | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| City of Gas CityGas City | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 4Iola | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 12Moran | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 13Chanute | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 8Moran | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 10Chanute | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 15Iola | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Allen Co RWD 6Iola | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Allen County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Allen County reported 249 lead and 747 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 183 of unknown material.
Which Allen County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Humboldt (505), City of Iola (489), City of La Harpe (1).
How do I check my home in Allen County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.