Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clay County, KS
6 community water systems serving Clay County reported 1 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 502 of unknown material. The most are in City of Clay Center.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Clay County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Clay CenterClay Center | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Clay Co RWD 2Clay Center | 0 | 8 | 118 | 2.3% |
| City of WakefieldWakefield | 0 | 4 | 340 | 1.0% |
| City of LongfordLongford | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1.3% |
| City of GreenGreen | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Clay Co RWD 1Morganville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Clay County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clay County reported 1 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 502 of unknown material.
Which Clay County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Clay Center (20), Clay Co RWD 2 (8), City of Wakefield (4).
How do I check my home in Clay 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.