Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barton County, KS
6 community water systems serving Barton County reported 845 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 174 of unknown material. The most are in City of Great Bend.
38% 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 37%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 7.7%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Barton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Great BendGreat Bend | 537 | 0 | 19 | 97% |
| City of HoisingtonHoisington | 253 | 11 | 74 | 62% |
| City of EllinwoodEllinwood | 55 | 0 | 0 | 5.3% |
| City of OlmitzOlmitz | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| City of Pawnee RockPawnee Rock | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Barton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barton County reported 845 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 174 of unknown material.
Which Barton County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Great Bend (537), City of Hoisington (264), City of Ellinwood (55).
How do I check my home in Barton 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.