Oklahoma · population 20,421
Lead pipes in Bethany, OK
6,905 lines still unidentified
Most of Bethany (population 20,421) gets its water from Bethany. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,905 of 7,019 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Bethany'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 98%
- Non-lead 1.6%
Latest lead test for Bethany (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 Bethany.
Water systems serving Bethany
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BethanyMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,905 | 0% |
| Oklahoma CityServes nearby areas | 173 | 6 | 32,667 | <0.1% |
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 Bethany
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bethany'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
Nearby cities
- Warr Acres179 lead + galv. lines
- Nichols Hills66 unknown
- The179 lead + galv. lines
- Yukonno lead reported
- Oklahoma179 lead + galv. lines
- Mustang2 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park179 lead + galv. lines
- Piedmont1,204 unknown
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Questions
Does Bethany, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Bethany still lists 6,905 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bethany?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bethany in Bethany's service area (PWSID OK2005519). Oklahoma City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bethany home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bethany'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 Bethany 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 Bethany whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.