Kansas · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Anderson County, KS
4 community water systems serving Anderson County reported 9 lead and 162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,063 of unknown material. The most are in City of Garnett.
5.2% of these systems' 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) 4.9%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 32%
Water systems serving Anderson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GarnettGarnett | 7 | 121 | 1,454 | 6.8% |
| City of ColonyColony | 0 | 41 | 50 | 18% |
| Anderson Co RWD 5Colony | 2 | 0 | 445 | 0.3% |
| Anderson Co RWD 4Westphalia | 0 | 0 | 114 | 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 Anderson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Anderson County reported 9 lead and 162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,063 of unknown material.
Which Anderson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Garnett (128), City of Colony (41), Anderson Co RWD 5 (2).
How do I check my home in Anderson 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.