Kansas · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Neosho County, KS
9 community water systems serving Neosho County reported 3 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,846 of unknown material. The most are in City of Chanute.
2.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 29%
Water systems serving Neosho County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChanuteChanute | 2 | 80 | 3,562 | 2.2% |
| City of ErieErie | 1 | 34 | 31 | 11% |
| Neosho Co RWD 4Parsons | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0% |
| Neosho Co RWD 8St Paul | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| City of GalesburgGalesburg | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Coal Hollow Water CompanyThayer | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Neosho Co RWD 1cErie | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Neosho Co RWD 12Chanute | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Neosho Co RWD 2Stark | 0 | 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Neosho County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Neosho County reported 3 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,846 of unknown material.
Which Neosho County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Chanute (82), City of Erie (35).
How do I check my home in Neosho 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.