Kansas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Geary County, KS
5 community water systems serving Geary County reported 34 lead and 8,416 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,867 of unknown material. The most are in City of Junction City.
63% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 63%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Geary County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Junction CityJunction City | 0 | 8,416 | 216 | 97% |
| Frusi Water Treatment PlantFort Riley | 33 | 0 | 1,651 | 0.9% |
| City of MilfordMilford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of Grandview PlazaGrandview Plaza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Geary Co RWD 4Milford | 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 Geary County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Geary County reported 34 lead and 8,416 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,867 of unknown material.
Which Geary County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Junction City (8,416), Frusi Water Treatment Plant (33), City of Milford (1).
How do I check my home in Geary 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.