Kansas · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shawnee County, KS
9 community water systems serving Shawnee County reported 293 lead and 4,894 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,097 of unknown material. The most are in City of Topeka.
7.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kansas average (8.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.9%
- Unknown 7.2%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Shawnee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TopekaTopeka | 291 | 4,893 | 3,106 | 9.0% |
| City of Silver LakeSilver Lake | 2 | 0 | 134 | 0.4% |
| Metro Topeka Airport AuthorityTopeka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 4cTopeka | 0 | 0 | 985 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 1cAuburn | 0 | 0 | 465 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 2cTopeka | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0% |
| City of RossvilleRossville | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 8Tecumseh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shawnee Co RWD 3cTopeka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Shawnee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shawnee County reported 293 lead and 4,894 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,097 of unknown material.
Which Shawnee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Topeka (5,184), City of Silver Lake (2), Metro Topeka Airport Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Shawnee County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.