Kansas · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Butler County, KS
18 community water systems serving Butler County reported 457 lead and 1,101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,058 of unknown material. The most are in City of Augusta.
8.4% 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 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Butler County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AugustaAugusta | 209 | 624 | 0 | 22% |
| City of El DoradoEl Dorado | 4 | 183 | 0 | 3.6% |
| City of LeonLeon | 0 | 158 | 15 | 41% |
| City of PotwinPotwin | 138 | 12 | 0 | 68% |
| City of TowandaTowanda | 1 | 119 | 2 | 19% |
| City of DouglassDouglass | 58 | 0 | 405 | 11% |
| City of Rose HillRose Hill | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Butler Co RWD 5Benton | 8 | 0 | 128 | 0.3% |
| City of CassodayCassoday | 0 | 5 | 108 | 4.4% |
| Butler Co RWD 6El Dorado | 1 | 0 | 597 | 0.1% |
| Butler Co RWD 2El Dorado | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0% |
| City of BentonBenton | 0 | 0 | 256 | 0% |
| Butler Co RWD 1El Dorado | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Butler Co RWD 4Augusta | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Butler Co RWD 7Whitewater | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| City of LathamLatham | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| City of WhitewaterWhitewater | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Butler Co RWD 3Rosalia | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Butler County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Butler County reported 457 lead and 1,101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,058 of unknown material.
Which Butler County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Augusta (833), City of El Dorado (187), City of Leon (158).
How do I check my home in Butler 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.