Kansas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Douglas County, KS
11 community water systems serving Douglas County reported 187 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,015 of unknown material. The most are in Douglas Co RWD 2.
0.9% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Douglas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Co RWD 2Baldwin | 185 | 0 | 0 | 40% |
| City of LawrenceLawrence | 2 | 130 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Douglas Co RWD 4Baldwin City | 0 | 36 | 1,277 | 2.7% |
| City of Baldwin CityBaldwin City | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0.5% |
| City of EudoraEudora | 0 | 0 | 2,436 | 0% |
| Douglas Co RWD 3Berryton | 0 | 0 | 1,019 | 0% |
| University of KansasLawrence | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0% |
| City of LecomptonLecompton | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Douglas Co RWD 6Lecompton | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Douglas Co RWD 5Lawrence | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Douglas Co RWD 1Lawrence | 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 Douglas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Douglas County reported 187 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,015 of unknown material.
Which Douglas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Douglas Co RWD 2 (185), City of Lawrence (132), Douglas Co RWD 4 (36).
How do I check my home in Douglas 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.