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Lead and Copper Sampling Program

City of Pittsburg is Seeking Volunteers for Lead and Copper Sampling Program

 

The City of Pittsburg is seeking help from residents to complete water quality sampling required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) under the Lead and Copper Sampling Program. This program requires water utilities to collect samples once every three years to analyze for lead and copper based on the population served. This year, the City of Pittsburg must collect samples from 30 residences. Currently, the City would like to build a database of at least 100 different residences from which to sample, for future reference or additional sampling need.

In order to assess the potential for lead and copper leaching, KDHE assigns the highest priority to sampling single-family residence with:

  • Lead service lines
  • Copper plumbing with lead solder installed after 1982 and before 1989
  • Interior lead plumbing

In order to collect a representative sample, water must be collected from the kitchen or bathroom cold-water faucet that is not equipped with a water softener or reverse osmosis system after the water has sat unused in the lines for a minimum of 6 hours. The best way to accomplish this is to collect the sample first thing in the morning before any water is used, which is most easily accomplished by the homeowner.

For this reason, the City is seeking volunteers interested in participating in the Lead and Copper Sampling Program. Public Utilities staff will provide participants with a sample bottle and detailed instructions on how to properly collect and handle the sample. Also, lab analysis results from the study will be provided at no cost to participants. The City appreciates the willingness of volunteers to participate. The City will evaluate the information provided for the best matching sample sites.

 

Lead and Copper Sampling Program Request Form

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If you have a home that meets the above criteria, is not equipped with a water softener or reverse osmosis system, and you would like to participate in this program, please submit the request using the form below:
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Thank you for taking the time to submit the request today. City staff will review the submitted applications and send follow up correspondence, if selected. For those that are selected, the City will discount the base rate charge for both water and sanitary sewer on the next month’s utility bill, once the City receives successful sampling results back from the laboratory.

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Contact Information

Public Works
1506 N. Walnut St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 240-5126 Fax: (620) 240-5157

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To start or stop utility services, please call Customer Service at (620) 231-4100.

To reach the Public Works & Utilities Department, please call (620) 240-5126.

To report a water leak, please call the Water Treatment Plant at (620) 230-5630.