Kansas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in McPherson County, KS
7 community water systems serving McPherson County reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,396 of unknown material. The most are in City of McPherson.
0.8% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving McPherson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of McPhersonMcPherson | 0 | 42 | 1,520 | 0.7% |
| City of CantonCanton | 0 | 18 | 378 | 4.5% |
| City of GalvaGalva | 0 | 12 | 316 | 2.7% |
| City of MoundridgeMoundridge | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.9% |
| City of LindsborgLindsborg | 0 | 0 | 1,084 | 0% |
| McPherson Co RWD 6Lindsborg | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| City of InmanInman | 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 McPherson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McPherson County reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,396 of unknown material.
Which McPherson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of McPherson (42), City of Canton (18), City of Galva (12).
How do I check my home in McPherson 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.