Kansas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rooks County, KS
5 community water systems serving Rooks County reported 2 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 308 of unknown material. The most are in City of Palco.
7.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Rooks County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PalcoPalco | 0 | 110 | 61 | 64% |
| City of PlainvillePlainville | 0 | 43 | 229 | 4.5% |
| City of WoodstonWoodston | 2 | 10 | 4 | 17% |
| Rooks Co RWD 1Woodston | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| City of StocktonStockton | 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 Rooks County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rooks County reported 2 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 308 of unknown material.
Which Rooks County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Palco (110), City of Plainville (43), City of Woodston (12).
How do I check my home in Rooks 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.