Oklahoma · population 1,858
Lead pipes in Arkoma, OK
1,074 lines still unidentified
Most of Arkoma (population 1,858) gets its water from Arkoma. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,074 of 1,074 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Arkoma'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 Arkoma (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Arkoma.
Water systems serving Arkoma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArkomaMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,074 | 0% |
| Leflore Co. RWD #2Serves 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 Arkoma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Arkoma'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 Arkoma, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Arkoma still lists 1,074 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Arkoma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Arkoma in Arkoma's service area (PWSID OK3004013). Leflore Co. RWD #2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Arkoma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Arkoma'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 Arkoma 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 Arkoma whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.