Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cowley County, KS
10 community water systems serving Cowley County reported 25 lead and 1,215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,373 of unknown material. The most are in City of Winfield.
9.6% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.4%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Cowley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WinfieldWinfield | 21 | 941 | 2,512 | 18% |
| City of BurdenBurden | 1 | 181 | 46 | 60% |
| City of UdallUdall | 0 | 93 | 0 | 28% |
| Cowley Co RWD 3Arkansas City | 2 | 0 | 448 | 0.2% |
| Cowley Co RWD 6Arkansas City | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0.4% |
| Cowley Co RWD 1Arkansas City | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0% |
| Cowley Co RWD 5Burden | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| Cowley Co RWD 8Winfield | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Cowley Co RWD 2Winfield | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| City of Arkansas CityArkansas City | 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 Cowley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cowley County reported 25 lead and 1,215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,373 of unknown material.
Which Cowley County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Winfield (962), City of Burden (182), City of Udall (93).
How do I check my home in Cowley 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.