Kansas · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, KS
12 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 6 lead and 246 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 503 of unknown material. The most are in City of Valley Falls.
6.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valley FallsValley Falls | 1 | 243 | 0 | 50% |
| City of WinchesterWinchester | 2 | 3 | 109 | 1.9% |
| City of PerryPerry | 3 | 0 | 144 | 2.0% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 9Ozawkie | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0% |
| City of OskaloosaOskaloosa | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 10Ozawkie | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 13Lawrence | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lakeside Village Improvement DistOzawkie | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 12Winchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jefferson Co RWD 3Valley Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Jefferson Co RWD 1Meriden | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Jefferson Co RWD 7Oskaloosa | 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 6 lead and 246 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 503 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Valley Falls (244), City of Winchester (5), City of Perry (3).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.