Lead pipes in Osage County, Kansas
How many lead pipes are in Osage County, KS?
Water systems based in Osage County reported 2,251 lead service lines, 520 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,507 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Osage County RWD 5 has the most, with 1,139 lead and galvanized lines.
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 Osage 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 system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County RWD 5 Osage Co RWD 5 | 1,139 | 0 | 469 | Not confirmed |
| Osage City City of Osage City | 1,087 | 3 | 23 | Not confirmed |
| Osage Co RWD 7 Osage Co RWD 7 | 0 | 437 | 126 | Not confirmed |
| Quenemo City of Quenemo | 0 | 76 | 12 | Not confirmed |
| Osage Co RWD 3 Osage Co RWD 3 | 19 | 0 | 98 | Not confirmed |
| Lyndon City of Lyndon | 4 | 3 | 11 | Not confirmed |
| Scranton City of Scranton | 2 | 0 | 225 | Not confirmed |
| Burlingame City of Burlingame | 0 | 1 | 543 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Osage County, KS?
Water systems based in Osage County reported 2,251 lead service lines, 520 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,507 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Osage County RWD 5 has the most, with 1,139 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Osage 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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