Oklahoma · population 38,355
Lead pipes in Bartlesville, OK
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bartlesville (population 38,355) gets its water from Bartlesville. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,412, with 14,074 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Bartlesville'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Bartlesville (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.6 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 Bartlesville.
Water systems serving Bartlesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BartlesvilleMain system | 0 | 1 | 14,074 | <0.1% |
| Dewey Public Works AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 1,609 | 0.2% |
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 Bartlesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bartlesville'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 Bartlesville, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Bartlesville, which serves Bartlesville, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,074 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bartlesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bartlesville in Bartlesville's service area (PWSID OK1021401). Dewey Public Works Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bartlesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bartlesville'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 Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.