Kansas · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ness County, KS
4 community water systems serving Ness County reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 144 of unknown material. The most are in Arnold Waterworks INC.
1.2% 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) 1.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Ness County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Waterworks INCArnold | 0 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| City of BazineBazine | 1 | 0 | 100 | 0.6% |
| City of RansomRansom | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| City of Ness CityNess City | 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.
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Questions
Does Ness County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ness County reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 144 of unknown material.
Which Ness County water systems have the most lead lines?
Arnold Waterworks INC (12), City of Bazine (1).
How do I check my home in Ness 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.