Oklahoma · population 4,227
Lead pipes in Broken Bow, OK
No lead lines reported
Most of Broken Bow (population 4,227) gets its water from Broken Bow Pwa, which reported 1,958 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Broken Bow Pwa'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Broken Bow Pwa (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.3 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 Broken Bow Pwa.
Water systems serving Broken Bow
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow PwaMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McCurtain Co. RWD #8 (Mt. Fork Water)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,933 | 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 Broken Bow
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Broken Bow Pwa'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 Broken Bow, OK have lead pipes?
Broken Bow Pwa, which serves Broken Bow, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Broken Bow?
EPA's service area maps place most of Broken Bow in Broken Bow Pwa's service area (PWSID OK1010214). McCurtain Co. RWD #8 (Mt. Fork Water) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Broken Bow home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Broken Bow Pwa'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 Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Pwa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.