Kansas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chautauqua County, KS
5 community water systems serving Chautauqua County reported 3 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 169 of unknown material. The most are in City of Sedan.
30% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 30%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Chautauqua County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SedanSedan | 3 | 275 | 6 | 41% |
| City of ElginElgin | 0 | 4 | 34 | 10% |
| City of ChautauquaChautauqua | 0 | 4 | 19 | 6.0% |
| City of PeruPeru | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Chautauqua Co RWD 1Sedan | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Chautauqua County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chautauqua County reported 3 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 169 of unknown material.
Which Chautauqua County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Sedan (278), City of Elgin (4), City of Chautauqua (4).
How do I check my home in Chautauqua 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.