Kansas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Phillips County, KS
5 community water systems serving Phillips County reported 291 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,155 of unknown material. The most are in Phillips Co RWD 1.
18% 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 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.7%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 34%
Water systems serving Phillips County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Co RWD 1Phillipsburg | 280 | 0 | 0 | 39% |
| City of PhillipsburgPhillipsburg | 10 | 70 | 1,155 | 5.9% |
| City of AgraAgra | 1 | 35 | 0 | 24% |
| City of KirwinKirwin | 0 | 30 | 0 | 21% |
| City of GladeGlade | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.4% |
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 Phillips County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Phillips County reported 291 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,155 of unknown material.
Which Phillips County water systems have the most lead lines?
Phillips Co RWD 1 (280), City of Phillipsburg (80), City of Agra (36).
How do I check my home in Phillips 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.