Kansas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pottawatomie County, KS
11 community water systems serving Pottawatomie County reported 3 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 738 of unknown material. The most are in City of Onaga.
0.9% 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) 0.9%
- Unknown 8.0%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Pottawatomie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OnagaOnaga | 0 | 49 | 135 | 14% |
| City of WestmorelandWestmoreland | 0 | 25 | 115 | 6.2% |
| City of St MarysSt Marys | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Pottawatomie Co RWD 3Onaga | 1 | 0 | 187 | 0.2% |
| Pottawatomie Co RWD 4Belvue | 1 | 0 | 102 | 0.1% |
| Pottawatomie Co RWD 2Olsburg | 1 | 0 | 102 | 0.3% |
| City of BelvueBelvue | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| City of OlsburgOlsburg | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Rocky Ford Mobile Home CourtManhattan | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Pottawatomie Co RWD 1Wamego | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WamegoWamego | 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 Pottawatomie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pottawatomie County reported 3 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 738 of unknown material.
Which Pottawatomie County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Onaga (49), City of Westmoreland (25), City of St Marys (8).
How do I check my home in Pottawatomie 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.