Kansas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Russell County, KS
7 community water systems serving Russell County reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,209 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lucas.
1.3% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Russell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LucasLucas | 0 | 34 | 2 | 13% |
| City of LurayLuray | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.6% |
| City of GorhamGorham | 0 | 1 | 66 | 1.5% |
| City of Bunker HillBunker Hill | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.2% |
| City of RussellRussell | 0 | 0 | 1,138 | 0% |
| Russell Co RWD 2Russell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Russell Co RWD 3Susank | 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 Russell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Russell County reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,209 of unknown material.
Which Russell County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Lucas (34), City of Luray (4), City of Gorham (1).
How do I check my home in Russell 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.