Kansas · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, KS
14 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 1 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,697 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ottawa.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OttawaOttawa | 0 | 43 | 3,777 | 0.8% |
| City of LaneLane | 0 | 17 | 55 | 13% |
| Franklin Co RWD 4Williamsburg | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0.1% |
| City of PomonaPomona | 0 | 0 | 372 | 0% |
| Franklin Co RWD 6Rantoul | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0% |
| City of RichmondRichmond | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0% |
| Franklin Co RWD 3Princeton | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| City of PrincetonPrinceton | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Franklin Co RWD 5Ottawa | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Franklin Co RWD 1Ottawa | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| City of WilliamsburgWilliamsburg | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Franklin Co RWD 2Ottawa | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| City of RantoulRantoul | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of WellsvilleWellsville | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 1 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,697 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ottawa (43), City of Lane (17), Franklin Co RWD 4 (1).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.