Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Cherokee County, Kansas

How many lead pipes are in Cherokee County, KS?

Water systems based in Cherokee County reported 746 lead service lines, 1,911 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,706 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Galena has the most, with 1,507 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines746
Galvanized (replace)1,911
Unknown material1,706
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Cherokee County
Galena1,507Columbus744Cherokee Co RWD 4276Baxter Springs127West Mineral3

Who pays 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.

Every Cherokee County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Galena
City of Galena
7377701Not confirmed
Columbus
City of Columbus
7737230Not confirmed
Cherokee Co RWD 4
Cherokee Co RWD 4
02760Not confirmed
Baxter Springs
City of Baxter Springs
21251,419Not confirmed
West Mineral
City of West Mineral
0356Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Cherokee County, KS?

Water systems based in Cherokee County reported 746 lead service lines, 1,911 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,706 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Galena has the most, with 1,507 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cherokee County?

It depends on your water utility. Kansas 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. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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