WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON CO Lead Service Line Inventory

What you need to know

WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON CO serves approximately 490,000 people in Kansas. The district draws water from surface sources (lakes or rivers), which is then treated before reaching your home.

Lead enters drinking water primarily through lead service lines—the pipes that connect the public water main to individual homes. These lines were commonly installed before the 1980s. If your home has one, lead can leach into your water, especially if the water is corrosive or if water sits in pipes for hours.

Lead service line inventory status

As of now, WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON CO has not yet inventoried its lead service lines. This means the district either has not yet completed a full count of where these pipes exist in its system, or the results are not publicly available yet.

Why this matters: Federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule) requires all water systems to locate and replace lead service lines. Public inventories help homeowners know whether their home may be at risk. Without published results, you cannot verify from this district's records alone whether your property has a lead line.

What you can do right now

Contact your water utility directly to ask whether your specific address has a known lead service line. They may have internal records even if a public inventory isn't published yet. Call WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON CO's customer service line or check their website for a lead line inquiry form.

Get your water tested if you're concerned. An EPA-certified lab can measure lead levels in your tap water. This is the most direct way to know if lead is present at your home, regardless of pipe type.

Know your pipe: If you own your home, you can sometimes see the service line in your basement or crawl space. Lead pipes are soft, dark gray, and dent easily when scratched with a coin. Galvanized steel pipes (which can also leach lead) are silvery and magnetic.

Check with a plumber if you're unsure about your pipes or need replacement. They can identify your service line and discuss options.

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Next steps for residents

• Call WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON CO and ask whether your property address has a documented lead service line
• Request a copy of any lead service line inventory data available for your neighborhood
• Contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) if you cannot get answers from the utility
• Get a water test from an EPA-certified lab ($10–50) if you want to know your home's lead level today

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