Kansas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, KS
11 community water systems serving Washington County reported 2 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 928 of unknown material. The most are in City of Washington.
2.0% 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 34%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WashingtonWashington | 2 | 31 | 61 | 4.5% |
| City of GreenleafGreenleaf | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.3% |
| City of MahaskaMahaska | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15% |
| City of HaddamHaddam | 0 | 4 | 104 | 2.9% |
| City of MorrowvilleMorrowville | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.7% |
| Washington Co RWD 1Hanover | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0% |
| Washington Co RWD 2Washington | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0% |
| City of LinnLinn | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0% |
| City of PalmerPalmer | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| City of CliftonClifton | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| City of BarnesBarnes | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 2 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 928 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Washington (33), City of Greenleaf (9), City of Mahaska (5).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.