Oklahoma · population 32,092
Lead pipes in Shawnee, OK
201 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shawnee (population 32,092) gets its water from Shawnee Municipal Authority. That system reported 20 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,772, with 143 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Shawnee Municipal Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Shawnee Municipal Authority (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.8 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 Shawnee Municipal Authority.
Water systems serving Shawnee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Municipal AuthorityMain system | 20 | 181 | 143 | 1.5% |
| Pottawatomie Co Development AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Shawnee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shawnee Municipal Authority'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
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Questions
Does Shawnee, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Shawnee Municipal Authority, which serves Shawnee, reported 20 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 143 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shawnee?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shawnee in Shawnee Municipal Authority's service area (PWSID OK1020504). Pottawatomie Co Development Auth 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 Shawnee Municipal Authority'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 Shawnee Municipal Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.