Kansas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sumner County, KS
13 community water systems serving Sumner County reported 14 lead and 201 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,561 of unknown material. The most are in City of Oxford.
2.1% 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) 1.9%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Sumner County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OxfordOxford | 2 | 66 | 399 | 13% |
| City of Geuda SpringsGeuda Springs | 0 | 63 | 36 | 64% |
| City of WellingtonWellington | 12 | 28 | 3,653 | 1.1% |
| City of Belle PlaineBelle Plaine | 0 | 30 | 676 | 3.7% |
| City of South HavenSouth Haven | 0 | 12 | 118 | 5.9% |
| City of MulvaneMulvane | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Conway SpringsConway Springs | 0 | 0 | 296 | 0% |
| City of CaldwellCaldwell | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0% |
| Sumner Co RWD 4Arkansas City | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Sumner Co RWD 6Oxford | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Sumner Co RWD 1Wellington | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Sumner Co RWD 5Conway Springs | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| City of ArgoniaArgonia | 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 Sumner County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sumner County reported 14 lead and 201 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,561 of unknown material.
Which Sumner County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Oxford (68), City of Geuda Springs (63), City of Wellington (40).
How do I check my home in Sumner 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.