Kansas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wilson County, KS
8 community water systems serving Wilson County reported 0 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,598 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fredonia.
6.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.6%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Wilson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FredoniaFredonia | 0 | 198 | 1,461 | 12% |
| City of NeodeshaNeodesha | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1.8% |
| Wilson Co RWD 4Neodesha | 0 | 4 | 54 | 6.9% |
| Wilson Co RWD 9Toronto | 0 | 4 | 33 | 1.4% |
| Wilson Co RWD 2Fredonia | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Wilson Co RWD 1Fredonia | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Wilson Co RWD 6Neodesha | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wilson Co RWD 12Neodesha | 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 Wilson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wilson County reported 0 lead and 229 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,598 of unknown material.
Which Wilson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fredonia (198), City of Neodesha (23), Wilson Co RWD 4 (4).
How do I check my home in Wilson 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.