Kansas · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Riley County, KS
9 community water systems serving Riley County reported 1 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 294 of unknown material. The most are in Konza Valley Water Benefit District.
0.1% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Riley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konza Valley Water Benefit DistrictManhattan | 1 | 13 | 45 | 10% |
| University Park Water DistrictManhattan | 0 | 4 | 38 | 3.7% |
| Hunters Island Water DistrictManhattan | 0 | 3 | 23 | 4.8% |
| City of OgdenOgden | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Riley Co RWD 1Manhattan | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| City of LeonardvilleLeonardville | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| City of RandolphRandolph | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| City of ManhattanManhattan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Colonial Gardens Mobile Home CTManhattan | 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 Riley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Riley County reported 1 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 294 of unknown material.
Which Riley County water systems have the most lead lines?
Konza Valley Water Benefit District (14), University Park Water District (4), Hunters Island Water District (3).
How do I check my home in Riley 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.