Kansas · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Reno County, KS
9 community water systems serving Reno County reported 5 lead and 16,894 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 916 of unknown material. The most are in City of Hutchinson.
86% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 86%
- Unknown 4.6%
- Non-lead 9.7%
Water systems serving Reno County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HutchinsonHutchinson | 0 | 16,594 | 0 | 100% |
| City of Pretty PrairiePretty Prairie | 1 | 98 | 0 | 29% |
| City of NickersonNickerson | 0 | 90 | 0 | 21% |
| City of South HutchinsonSouth Hutchinson | 3 | 75 | 357 | 7.1% |
| City of HavenHaven | 1 | 28 | 225 | 10% |
| City of TuronTuron | 0 | 9 | 90 | 5.4% |
| City of BuhlerBuhler | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0% |
| City of SylviaSylvia | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| Reno Co RWD 3Yoder | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Reno County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Reno County reported 5 lead and 16,894 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 916 of unknown material.
Which Reno County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Hutchinson (16,594), City of Pretty Prairie (99), City of Nickerson (90).
How do I check my home in Reno 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.