Kansas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wabaunsee County, KS
6 community water systems serving Wabaunsee County reported 95 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 668 of unknown material. The most are in City of Alta Vista.
4.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Wabaunsee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Alta VistaAlta Vista | 49 | 0 | 0 | 24% |
| City of EskridgeEskridge | 44 | 0 | 200 | 18% |
| City of AlmaAlma | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.5% |
| Lake Wabaunsee Improvement DistEskridge | 0 | 0 | 237 | 0% |
| Wabaunsee Co RWD 2Wamego | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0% |
| City of HarveyvilleHarveyville | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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 Wabaunsee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wabaunsee County reported 95 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 668 of unknown material.
Which Wabaunsee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Alta Vista (49), City of Eskridge (44), City of Alma (2).
How do I check my home in Wabaunsee 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.