Kansas · population 69,724
Lead pipes in Shawnee, KS
249 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shawnee (population 69,724) gets its water from Water District 1 of Johnson Co. That system reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 40,606, with 3,551 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 8.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Water District 1 of Johnson Co (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 6.5 ppb 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 Water District 1 of Johnson Co.
Water systems serving Shawnee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water District 1 of Johnson CoMain system | 0 | 249 | 3,551 | 0.6% |
| Kansas City Board of Public UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Shawnee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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
- Lake Quivira249 lead + galv. lines
- Lenexa249 lead + galv. lines
- Edwardsville1,486 unknown
- Bonner Springs1,486 unknown
- Merriam249 lead + galv. lines
- Mission249 lead + galv. lines
- Roeland Park249 lead + galv. lines
- Prairie249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shawnee, KS have lead pipes?
Yes. Water District 1 of Johnson Co, which serves Shawnee, reported 0 lead and 249 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,551 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shawnee?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shawnee in Water District 1 of Johnson Co's service area (PWSID KS2009110). Kansas City Board of Public Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shawnee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Water District 1 of Johnson Co'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 Shawnee 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 Water District 1 of Johnson Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.