Kansas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Atchison County, KS
7 community water systems serving Atchison County reported 0 lead and 1,043 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 711 of unknown material. The most are in City of Atchison.
18% 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Atchison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AtchisonAtchison | 0 | 1,043 | 74 | 24% |
| Atchison Co RWD 5cLancaster | 0 | 0 | 536 | 0% |
| Atchison Co RWD 3Atchison | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Atchison Co RWD 6Atchison | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Atchison Co RWD 1Atchison | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| City of MuscotahMuscotah | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| City of LancasterLancaster | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Atchison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Atchison County reported 0 lead and 1,043 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 711 of unknown material.
Which Atchison County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Atchison (1,043).
How do I check my home in Atchison 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.