Kansas Lead Service Line Replacement Programs
Kansas water systems reported 17,051 lead and 60,234 galvanized service lines that must be replaced (EPA, Q3 2026). Below: the state rule on who pays, and every Kansas utility with at least 1,000 such lines or a confirmed program.
Federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (40 CFR 141 Subpart I)
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Mandatory? No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
Funding: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money).
Sources: epa.gov
| Utility | Lead | Galv. | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson City of Hutchinson | 0 | 16,594 | Program pending |
| Junction City City of Junction City | 0 | 8,416 | Not confirmed |
| Wichita City of Wichita | 16 | 6,015 | Program pending |
| Topeka City of Topeka | 291 | 4,893 | Not confirmed |
| Gardner (Johnson County RWD 7) Johnson Co RWD 7 | 0 | 3,253 | Not confirmed |
| Independence City of Independence | 2,651 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| De Soto City of Desoto | 1,369 | 582 | Not confirmed |
| Pittsburg City of Pittsburg | 1,709 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Park City City of Park City | 1,548 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Galena City of Galena | 737 | 770 | Not confirmed |
| Osage County RWD 5 Osage Co RWD 5 | 1,139 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Oakley City of Oakley | 2 | 1,104 | Not confirmed |
| Osage City City of Osage City | 1,087 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Jackson County RWD 3 Jackson Co RWD 3 | 1,081 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Atchison City of Atchison | 0 | 1,043 | Not confirmed |
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Common questions
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Kansas?
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Is lead service line replacement mandatory in Kansas?
No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.
How many lead service lines are in Kansas?
Water systems in Kansas reported 17,051 lead service lines, 60,234 galvanized lines that need replacement and 169,572 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026), across 307 reporting systems.
Where can I get help paying in Kansas?
Start with your water utility's program; the table on this page shows what we've confirmed. State money flows through: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money). If your utility has no program, see our guide to paying for replacement.