Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barber County, KS
8 community water systems serving Barber County reported 6 lead and 280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,016 of unknown material. The most are in City of Medicine Lodge.
12% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Barber County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Medicine LodgeMedicine Lodge | 0 | 123 | 837 | 13% |
| City of KiowaKiowa | 6 | 103 | 40 | 18% |
| City of IsabelIsabel | 0 | 54 | 0 | 64% |
| City of SharonSharon | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| City of HazeltonHazelton | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| City of HardtnerHardtner | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Barber Co RWD 1Medicine Lodge | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Barber Co RWD 2Kiowa | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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 Barber County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barber County reported 6 lead and 280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,016 of unknown material.
Which Barber County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Medicine Lodge (123), City of Kiowa (109), City of Isabel (54).
How do I check my home in Barber 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.