Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Miami County, KS
8 community water systems serving Miami County reported 373 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,530 of unknown material. The most are in City of Osawatomie.
3.7% 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 3.7%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Miami County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OsawatomieOsawatomie | 371 | 1 | 45 | 21% |
| City of LouisburgLouisburg | 2 | 0 | 13 | <0.1% |
| Miami Co RWD 3Osawatomie | 0 | 0 | 761 | 0% |
| City of PaolaPaola | 0 | 0 | 654 | 0% |
| City of FontanaFontana | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility AuthPaola | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Miami Co RWD 2Hillsdale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Miami Co RWD 4Drexel | 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 Miami County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Miami County reported 373 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,530 of unknown material.
Which Miami County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Osawatomie (372), City of Louisburg (2).
How do I check my home in Miami 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.