Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Linn County, KS
10 community water systems serving Linn County reported 3 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,218 of unknown material. The most are in City of Mound City.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Linn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mound CityMound City | 0 | 34 | 150 | 18% |
| City of LacygneLacygne | 0 | 34 | 19 | 10% |
| City of PleasantonPleasanton | 3 | 27 | 551 | 5.2% |
| City of Linn ValleyLinn Valley | 0 | 1 | 100 | 0.8% |
| Linn Co RWD 2Pleasanton | 0 | 0 | 531 | 0% |
| Linn Co RWD 1Lacygne | 0 | 0 | 412 | 0% |
| Linn Co RWD 3Lacygne | 0 | 0 | 333 | 0% |
| City of ParkerParker | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| City of PrescottPrescott | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Anderson Co RWD 1cMound City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Linn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Linn County reported 3 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,218 of unknown material.
Which Linn County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Mound City (34), City of Lacygne (34), City of Pleasanton (30).
How do I check my home in Linn 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.