Oklahoma · population 31,728
Lead pipes in Bixby, OK
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bixby (population 31,728) gets its water from Bixby Public Works Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,959, with 8 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Bixby 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) 0.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Bixby Public Works Authority (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 still open for Bixby Public Works Authority.
Water systems serving Bixby
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby Public Works AuthorityMain system | 0 | 20 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 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 Bixby
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bixby 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 Bixby, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Bixby Public Works Authority, which serves Bixby, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bixby?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bixby in Bixby Public Works Authority's service area (PWSID OK3007243). Okmulgee Co. RWD #6 (Hectorville) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bixby home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bixby 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 Bixby 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 Bixby Public Works Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.