Oklahoma · population 18,543
Lead pipes in Altus, OK
475 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Altus (population 18,543) gets its water from Altus. That system reported 25 lead and 450 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,415, with 3 more of unknown material.
5.0% of Altus's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.8%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Altus (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Altus.
Water systems serving Altus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltusMain system | 25 | 450 | 3 | 5.0% |
| Jackson Co Water CorpServes 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 Altus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Altus'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 Altus, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Altus, which serves Altus, reported 25 lead and 450 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Altus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Altus in Altus's service area (PWSID OK1011501). Jackson Co Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Altus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Altus'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 Altus 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 Altus whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.