Kansas · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ford County, KS
4 community water systems serving Ford County reported 1 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,194 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bucklin.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Ford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BucklinBucklin | 1 | 26 | 345 | 6.3% |
| City of SpearvilleSpearville | 0 | 2 | 163 | 0.5% |
| City of Dodge CityDodge City | 0 | 1 | 1,685 | <0.1% |
| City of FordFord | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Ford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ford County reported 1 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,194 of unknown material.
Which Ford County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bucklin (27), City of Spearville (2), City of Dodge City (1).
How do I check my home in Ford 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.