According to a report released two weeks ago by The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the United States has between 9.7 million and 12.8 million lead pipes that carry water from the water main under streets to residences. Adjusting for population, the group estimated that Kansas has 5,446 lead pipes per 100,000 residents. That makes Kansas third on the list of states with the highest number of service lines. According to local sources, those pipes aren’t in The Harvey County Now coverage area. Danny Entz, Director of Public Works in North Newton, said the town has never had lead main lines, but may have had lead service lines (the lines that run from the main pipe to the water meter) at one time.
Source: Harvey County Now
