Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Republic County, KS
6 community water systems serving Republic County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,615 of unknown material. The most are in City of Belleville.
1.1% 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) 1.0%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Water systems serving Republic County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BellevilleBelleville | 2 | 18 | 1,175 | 1.6% |
| City of CubaCuba | 1 | 4 | 15 | 9.3% |
| Republic Co RWD 2Belleville | 0 | 0 | 297 | 0% |
| City of ScandiaScandia | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| City of MundenMunden | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| City of AgendaAgenda | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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 Republic County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Republic County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,615 of unknown material.
Which Republic County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Belleville (20), City of Cuba (5).
How do I check my home in Republic 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.