Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Greenwood County, KS
8 community water systems serving Greenwood County reported 125 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,454 of unknown material. The most are in City of Eureka.
4.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Greenwood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EurekaEureka | 106 | 0 | 1,054 | 8.7% |
| City of MadisonMadison | 4 | 17 | 18 | 18% |
| City of SeverySevery | 14 | 5 | 142 | 12% |
| City of Fall RiverFall River | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1.1% |
| Greenwood Co RWD 1Eureka | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Greenwood Co RWD 2Eureka | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| City of HamiltonHamilton | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Greenwood Co RWD 3Madison | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Greenwood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Greenwood County reported 125 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,454 of unknown material.
Which Greenwood County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Eureka (106), City of Madison (21), City of Severy (19).
How do I check my home in Greenwood 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.