Kansas · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Crawford County, KS
14 community water systems serving Crawford County reported 1,710 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,955 of unknown material. The most are in City of Pittsburg.
13% 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 35%
Water systems serving Crawford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PittsburgPittsburg | 1,709 | 0 | 4,639 | 27% |
| City of ArmaArma | 0 | 21 | 365 | 5.4% |
| City of MulberryMulberry | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3.0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 1Frontenac | 1 | 0 | 97 | 0.4% |
| Crawford Co RWD 5Pittsburg | 0 | 0 | 769 | 0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 2Arma | 0 | 0 | 393 | 0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 4Girard | 0 | 0 | 336 | 0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 1cGirard | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0% |
| City of WalnutWalnut | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| City of CherokeeCherokee | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| City of GirardGirard | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| City of McCuneMcCune | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| City of FrontenacFrontenac | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Crawford Co RWD 6Girard | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Crawford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Crawford County reported 1,710 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,955 of unknown material.
Which Crawford County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Pittsburg (1,709), City of Arma (21), City of Mulberry (10).
How do I check my home in Crawford 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.