Oklahoma · population 1,971
Lead pipes in Pawnee, OK
471 lines still unidentified
Most of Pawnee (population 1,971) gets its water from Pawnee Co RWD #3. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 471 of 471 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Pawnee Co RWD #3's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Pawnee Co RWD #3 (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Pawnee Co RWD #3.
Water systems serving Pawnee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee Co RWD #3Main system | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0% |
| PawneeServes nearby areas | 7 | 222 | 68 | 24% |
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 Pawnee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pawnee Co RWD #3'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.
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Questions
Does Pawnee, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Pawnee Co RWD #3 still lists 471 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pawnee?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pawnee in Pawnee Co RWD #3's service area (PWSID OK3005911). Pawnee also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pawnee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pawnee Co RWD #3'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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee Co RWD #3 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.