Kansas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Osage County, KS
10 community water systems serving Osage County reported 2,251 lead and 520 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,936 of unknown material. The most are in Osage Co RWD 5.
36% 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 30%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.8%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 25%
Water systems serving Osage County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Co RWD 5Overbrook | 1,139 | 0 | 469 | 71% |
| City of Osage CityOsage City | 1,087 | 3 | 23 | 79% |
| Osage Co RWD 7Osage City | 0 | 437 | 126 | 44% |
| City of QuenemoQuenemo | 0 | 76 | 12 | 53% |
| Osage Co RWD 3Vassar | 19 | 0 | 98 | 16% |
| City of LyndonLyndon | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1.3% |
| City of ScrantonScranton | 2 | 0 | 225 | 0.7% |
| City of BurlingameBurlingame | 0 | 1 | 543 | 0.2% |
| Osage Co RWD 8Burlingame | 0 | 0 | 866 | 0% |
| City of CarbondaleCarbondale | 0 | 0 | 563 | 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 Osage County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Osage County reported 2,251 lead and 520 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,936 of unknown material.
Which Osage County water systems have the most lead lines?
Osage Co RWD 5 (1,139), City of Osage City (1,090), Osage Co RWD 7 (437).
How do I check my home in Osage 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.