Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Harvey County, KS
8 community water systems serving Harvey County reported 443 lead and 1,748 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 264 of unknown material. The most are in City of Newton.
17% 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 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 13%
- Unknown 2.0%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Harvey County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NewtonNewton | 0 | 993 | 0 | 12% |
| City of HalsteadHalstead | 0 | 750 | 153 | 83% |
| Harvey Co RWD 1Walton | 443 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
| City of BurrtonBurrton | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.7% |
| City of North NewtonNorth Newton | 0 | 2 | 42 | 0.3% |
| City of WaltonWalton | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| City of HesstonHesston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SedgwickSedgwick | 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 Harvey County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Harvey County reported 443 lead and 1,748 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 264 of unknown material.
Which Harvey County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Newton (993), City of Halstead (750), Harvey Co RWD 1 (443).
How do I check my home in Harvey 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.