Kansas · population 1,272
Lead pipes in Auburn, KS
465 lines still unidentified
Most of Auburn (population 1,272) gets its water from Shawnee Co RWD 1c. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 465 of 1,830 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Shawnee Co RWD 1c's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kansas average (8.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Shawnee Co RWD 1c (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Shawnee Co RWD 1c.
Water systems serving Auburn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Co RWD 1cMain system | 0 | 0 | 465 | 0% |
| Osage Co RWD 8Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 866 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Auburn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shawnee Co RWD 1c's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Carbondale563 unknown
- Topeka5,184 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Lake2 lead + galv. lines
- Rossville138 unknown
- Osage1,090 lead + galv. lines
- Lyndon7 lead + galv. lines
- St. Marys8 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrence132 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Auburn, KS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Shawnee Co RWD 1c still lists 465 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Auburn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Auburn in Shawnee Co RWD 1c's service area (PWSID KS2017704). Osage Co RWD 8 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Auburn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shawnee Co RWD 1c's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Auburn be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Shawnee Co RWD 1c whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.