Oklahoma · population 1,403
Lead pipes in Byng, OK
103 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Byng (population 1,403) gets its water from Ada. That system reported 1 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,575, with 10,491 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Ada's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 8.5%
Latest lead test for Ada (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.7 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 Ada.
Water systems serving Byng
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdaMain system | 1 | 102 | 10,491 | 0.9% |
| Pontotoc Co RWD # 7Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Byng
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ada'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 Byng, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Ada, which serves Byng, reported 1 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,491 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Byng?
EPA's service area maps place most of Byng in Ada's service area (PWSID OK2006201). Pontotoc Co RWD # 7 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Byng home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ada'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 Byng 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 Ada whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.