Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Doniphan County, KS
8 community water systems serving Doniphan County reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,070 of unknown material. The most are in City of Highland.
2.3% 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) 2.2%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Doniphan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HighlandHighland | 1 | 54 | 189 | 13% |
| City of White CloudWhite Cloud | 0 | 5 | 30 | 5.1% |
| City of WathenaWathena | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Doniphan Co RWD 5Wathena | 0 | 0 | 569 | 0% |
| Doniphan Co RWD 6Highland | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0% |
| Doniphan Co RWD 3Severance | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0% |
| City of TroyTroy | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| City of ElwoodElwood | 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 Doniphan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Doniphan County reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,070 of unknown material.
Which Doniphan County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Highland (55), City of White Cloud (5), City of Wathena (1).
How do I check my home in Doniphan 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.