Kansas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marion County, KS
7 community water systems serving Marion County reported 17 lead and 245 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,128 of unknown material. The most are in City of Florence.
5.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Marion County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FlorenceFlorence | 0 | 162 | 6 | 50% |
| City of MarionMarion | 2 | 59 | 1,001 | 5.1% |
| City of PeabodyPeabody | 14 | 6 | 71 | 3.4% |
| City of HillsboroHillsboro | 1 | 18 | 702 | 1.6% |
| Marion Co RWD 4Hillsboro | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0% |
| Marion Co Improvement Dist 2Marion | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| City of GoesselGoessel | 0 | 0 | 74 | 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 Marion County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marion County reported 17 lead and 245 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,128 of unknown material.
Which Marion County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Florence (162), City of Marion (61), City of Peabody (20).
How do I check my home in Marion 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.