Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Cowley County, Kansas

How many lead pipes are in Cowley County, KS?

Water systems based in Cowley County reported 25 lead service lines, 1,215 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,034 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winfield has the most, with 962 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines25
Galvanized (replace)1,215
Unknown material3,034
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Cowley County
Winfield962Burden182Udall93Cowley Co RWD 32Cowley Co RWD 61

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 Cowley 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
Winfield
City of Winfield
219412,512Not confirmed
Burden
City of Burden
118146Not confirmed
Udall
City of Udall
0930Not confirmed
Cowley Co RWD 3
Cowley Co RWD 3
20448Not confirmed
Cowley Co RWD 6
Cowley Co RWD 6
1028Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Cowley County, KS?

Water systems based in Cowley County reported 25 lead service lines, 1,215 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,034 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winfield has the most, with 962 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cowley 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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