Oklahoma · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pottawatomie County, OK
9 community water systems serving Pottawatomie County reported 20 lead and 191 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,167 of unknown material. The most are in Shawnee Municipal Authority.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Pottawatomie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Municipal AuthorityPottawatomie County | 20 | 181 | 143 | 1.5% |
| MaudPottawatomie County | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.9% |
| Asher Util Dev AuthPottawatomie County | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Tri-County RWD #2Pottawatomie County | 0 | 0 | 1,559 | 0% |
| McLoudPottawatomie County | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0% |
| Wanette Public Works AuthorityPottawatomie County | 0 | 0 | 185 | 0% |
| Steelman EstatesPottawatomie County | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| Tecumseh Utility AuthorityPottawatomie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pottawatomie Co Development AuthPottawatomie County | 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 Pottawatomie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pottawatomie County reported 20 lead and 191 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,167 of unknown material.
Which Pottawatomie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Shawnee Municipal Authority (201), Maud (5), Asher Util Dev Auth (5).
How do I check my home in Pottawatomie 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.