SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C Lead Service Line Inventory

SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C serves approximately 12,000 people in Kansas. Like all US water systems, it is required by federal law to identify and track lead service lines—the pipes that connect the main water line under the street to homes and buildings.

What we know about this system

This water system draws from surface water sources. As of now, no lead service line inventory data is publicly available from SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C through LeadPipeLookup or federal databases.

This does not mean the system has no lead service lines. It means either:

• The system has not yet completed its required inventory, or
• Inventory data exists but has not been published online for public access.

Why this matters

Lead service lines are a significant source of lead in drinking water. Lead can leach from old pipes into water, especially in homes built before the 1950s or in areas with corrosive water chemistry. Exposure to lead in drinking water poses health risks, particularly for young children and pregnant people.

What you can do

Your first step is to contact SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C directly to ask:

• Whether your property is served by a lead service line
• When the system's full inventory will be completed
• Whether any replacement or testing programs are available to customers

You can also request a water quality report (called a Consumer Confidence Report or CCR), which may include information about lead testing results and treatment.

If you want to know your home's status without waiting for the system to respond, you can have your water tested for lead. A basic lead test costs $20–50 at many labs and takes 1–2 weeks for results.

Next steps for residents

• Contact SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C to ask about lead service lines on your property and any available testing or replacement programs
• Request a Consumer Confidence Report from the utility to see recent water quality data
• If concerned about lead exposure, speak with your doctor or pediatrician, or consult the CDC's guidance on lead and drinking water
• Consider an affordable water test if you live in an older home and want definitive results

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