Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rice County, KS
6 community water systems serving Rice County reported 1 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 208 of unknown material. The most are in City of Sterling.
3.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 9.9%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Rice County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SterlingSterling | 0 | 43 | 3 | 3.8% |
| City of Little RiverLittle River | 0 | 30 | 0 | 9.9% |
| City of LyonsLyons | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10% |
| City of BushtonBushton | 1 | 0 | 161 | 0.6% |
| Rice Co RWD 1Little River | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| City of GeneseoGeneseo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Rice County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rice County reported 1 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 208 of unknown material.
Which Rice County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Sterling (43), City of Little River (30), City of Lyons (5).
How do I check my home in Rice 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.