Kansas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Saline County, KS
7 community water systems serving Saline County reported 255 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,374 of unknown material. The most are in City of Salina.
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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 3.8%
Water systems serving Saline County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SalinaSalina | 251 | 6 | 22,144 | 1.1% |
| Sundowner, INCSalina | 3 | 0 | 156 | 1.3% |
| City of AssariaAssaria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Saline Co RWD 4Salina | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| City of GypsumGypsum | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Saline Co RWD 2Gypsum | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of BrookvilleBrookville | 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 Saline County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Saline County reported 255 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,374 of unknown material.
Which Saline County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Salina (257), Sundowner, INC (3), City of Assaria (1).
How do I check my home in Saline 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.