Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Labette County, KS
10 community water systems serving Labette County reported 289 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,730 of unknown material. The most are in Labette Co RWD 8.
6.5% 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 6.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Labette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labette Co RWD 8Bartlett | 287 | 0 | 0 | 56% |
| Labette Co RWD 6Coffeyvile | 1 | 0 | 358 | 0.2% |
| City of ChetopaChetopa | 1 | 0 | 253 | 0.1% |
| City of AltamontAltamont | 0 | 0 | 502 | 0% |
| Labette Co RWD 5Oswego | 0 | 0 | 298 | 0% |
| City of Mound ValleyMound Valley | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Labette Co RWD 3Cherryvale | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| City of ParsonsParsons | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| City of EdnaEdna | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| City of OswegoOswego | 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 Labette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Labette County reported 289 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,730 of unknown material.
Which Labette County water systems have the most lead lines?
Labette Co RWD 8 (287), Labette Co RWD 6 (1), City of Chetopa (1).
How do I check my home in Labette 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.