Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Harper County, KS
6 community water systems serving Harper County reported 849 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 981 of unknown material. The most are in City of Harper.
34% 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 34%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Harper County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HarperHarper | 559 | 2 | 95 | 86% |
| Harper Co RWD 2Anthony | 285 | 0 | 4 | 80% |
| City of AnthonyAnthony | 5 | 0 | 744 | 0.4% |
| Harper Co RWD 5Harper | 0 | 4 | 76 | 5.0% |
| Harper Co RWD 4Freeport | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Harper Co RWD 1Anthony | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Harper County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Harper County reported 849 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 981 of unknown material.
Which Harper County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Harper (561), Harper Co RWD 2 (285), City of Anthony (5).
How do I check my home in Harper 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.