Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cherokee County, KS
10 community water systems serving Cherokee County reported 746 lead and 1,911 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,810 of unknown material. The most are in City of Galena.
39% 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 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 28%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 34%
Water systems serving Cherokee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GalenaGalena | 737 | 770 | 1 | 97% |
| City of ColumbusColumbus | 7 | 737 | 230 | 41% |
| Cherokee Co RWD 4Scammon | 0 | 276 | 0 | 100% |
| City of Baxter SpringsBaxter Springs | 2 | 125 | 1,419 | 6.6% |
| City of West MineralWest Mineral | 0 | 3 | 56 | 3.1% |
| City of ScammonScammon | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0% |
| City of WeirWeir | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co RWD 7Pittsburg | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co RWD 3Columbus | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Cherokee Co RWD 8Riverton | 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 Cherokee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cherokee County reported 746 lead and 1,911 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,810 of unknown material.
Which Cherokee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Galena (1,507), City of Columbus (744), Cherokee Co RWD 4 (276).
How do I check my home in Cherokee 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.