Kansas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, KS
13 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 3,051 lead and 517 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,496 of unknown material. The most are in City of Independence.
28% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 13%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of IndependenceIndependence | 2,651 | 3 | 2,007 | 57% |
| City of CoffeyvilleCoffeyville | 379 | 153 | 3,402 | 13% |
| City of CherryvaleCherryvale | 14 | 264 | 15 | 26% |
| City of CaneyCaney | 2 | 83 | 289 | 23% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 2c ACoffeyville | 0 | 7 | 421 | 1.6% |
| City of Elk CityElk City | 5 | 0 | 122 | 3.4% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 2c BDearing | 0 | 4 | 161 | 2.3% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 6Independence | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1.8% |
| City of DearingDearing | 0 | 1 | 169 | 0.5% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 1cHavana | 0 | 0 | 757 | 0% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 12Neodesha | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 1Independence | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Montgomery Co RWD 4Sycamore | 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 3,051 lead and 517 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,496 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Independence (2,654), City of Coffeyville (532), City of Cherryvale (278).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.