Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ellis County, KS
6 community water systems serving Ellis County reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,023 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ellis.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 9.8%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Ellis County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EllisEllis | 0 | 3 | 835 | 0.3% |
| Ellis Co RWD 1cHays | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.5% |
| City of HaysHays | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0% |
| Countryside Estates MHP Hays KS, LLCHays | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Meadow Acres MHP Hays KS, LLCHays | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of VictoriaVictoria | 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 Ellis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ellis County reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,023 of unknown material.
Which Ellis County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ellis (3), Ellis Co RWD 1c (1).
How do I check my home in Ellis 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.