Kansas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bourbon County, KS
5 community water systems serving Bourbon County reported 3 lead and 722 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,550 of unknown material. The most are in Bourbon Co RWD 4.
8.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.9%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Bourbon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Co RWD 4Bronson | 0 | 610 | 0 | 100% |
| City of Fort ScottFort Scott | 0 | 95 | 3,358 | 2.4% |
| City of FultonFulton | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16% |
| City of BronsonBronson | 0 | 8 | 18 | 5.4% |
| Bourbon Co RWD 2cFort Scott | 3 | 0 | 2,171 | <0.1% |
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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Bourbon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bourbon County reported 3 lead and 722 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,550 of unknown material.
Which Bourbon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bourbon Co RWD 4 (610), City of Fort Scott (95), City of Fulton (9).
How do I check my home in Bourbon 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.