Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dickinson County, KS
10 community water systems serving Dickinson County reported 35 lead and 737 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,263 of unknown material. The most are in City of Abilene.
11% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 30%
Water systems serving Dickinson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AbileneAbilene | 29 | 633 | 1,808 | 20% |
| City of HeringtonHerington | 0 | 42 | 1,076 | 3.8% |
| City of SolomonSolomon | 3 | 31 | 437 | 7.2% |
| City of EnterpriseEnterprise | 0 | 28 | 32 | 7.9% |
| City of ChapmanChapman | 3 | 0 | 369 | 0.5% |
| City of HopeHope | 0 | 3 | 49 | 4.8% |
| Dickinson Co RWD 2Carlton | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0% |
| Dickinson Co RWD 1Talmage | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| City of ManchesterManchester | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| City of WoodbineWoodbine | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Dickinson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dickinson County reported 35 lead and 737 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,263 of unknown material.
Which Dickinson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Abilene (662), City of Herington (42), City of Solomon (34).
How do I check my home in Dickinson 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.