Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lyon County, KS
8 community water systems serving Lyon County reported 25 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,180 of unknown material. The most are in City of Emporia.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Lyon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EmporiaEmporia | 22 | 30 | 7,707 | 0.5% |
| Lyon Co RWD 1Emporia | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Lyon Co RWD 3Olpe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Lyon Co RWD 2Emporia | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0% |
| City of HartfordHartford | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0% |
| City of ReadingReading | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| Lyon Co RWD 4Neosho Rapids | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Lyon Co RWD 5Emporia | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 Lyon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lyon County reported 25 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,180 of unknown material.
Which Lyon County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Emporia (52), Lyon Co RWD 1 (2), Lyon Co RWD 3 (1).
How do I check my home in Lyon 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.