Kansas · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sedgwick County, KS
20 community water systems serving Sedgwick County reported 1,566 lead and 6,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46,588 of unknown material. The most are in City of Wichita.
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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Sedgwick County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WichitaWichita | 16 | 6,015 | 40,164 | 3.6% |
| City of Park CityPark City | 1,548 | 0 | 2,050 | 43% |
| City of Valley CenterValley Center | 0 | 23 | 1,058 | 1.0% |
| City of HaysvilleHaysville | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Sedgwick Co RWD 3Derby | 2 | 0 | 1,628 | <0.1% |
| City of ColwichColwich | 0 | 2 | 286 | 0.7% |
| City of ClearwaterClearwater | 0 | 0 | 575 | 0% |
| Sedgwick Co RWD 2Valley Center | 0 | 0 | 405 | 0% |
| City of AndaleAndale | 0 | 0 | 233 | 0% |
| City of BentleyBentley | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0% |
| City of Garden PlainGarden Plain | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| City of GoddardGoddard | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| City of DerbyDerby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Bel AireBel Aire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of MaizeMaize | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McConnell AFBWichita | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sedgwick Co RWD 4Goddard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of KechiKechi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of CheneyCheney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sedgwick Co RWD 1Kechi | 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 Sedgwick County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sedgwick County reported 1,566 lead and 6,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46,588 of unknown material.
Which Sedgwick County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Wichita (6,031), City of Park City (1,548), City of Valley Center (23).
How do I check my home in Sedgwick 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.