Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Osborne County, KS
6 community water systems serving Osborne County reported 4 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 781 of unknown material. The most are in City of Alton.
4.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Osborne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AltonAlton | 0 | 70 | 0 | 83% |
| City of DownsDowns | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1.6% |
| City of NatomaNatoma | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.9% |
| City of PortisPortis | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1.5% |
| City of OsborneOsborne | 0 | 0 | 634 | 0% |
| Osborne Co RWD 1aAlton | 0 | 0 | 119 | 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 Osborne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Osborne County reported 4 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 781 of unknown material.
Which Osborne County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Alton (70), City of Downs (8), City of Natoma (2).
How do I check my home in Osborne 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.