Oklahoma · population 1,184
Lead pipes in Beggs, OK
543 lines still unidentified
Most of Beggs (population 1,184) gets its water from Beggs Public Works Authority. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 543 of 638 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Beggs Public Works Authority'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 85%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for Beggs Public Works Authority (2026): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Beggs Public Works Authority.
Water systems serving Beggs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beggs Public Works AuthorityMain system | 0 | 0 | 543 | 0% |
| Okmulgee Co. RWD #6 (Hectorville)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 74 | 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 Beggs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beggs Public Works Authority'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 Beggs, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Beggs Public Works Authority still lists 543 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beggs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beggs in Beggs Public Works Authority's service area (PWSID OK1020707). Okmulgee Co. RWD #6 (Hectorville) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beggs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beggs Public Works Authority'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 Beggs 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 Beggs Public Works Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.