Oklahoma · population 6,983
Lead pipes in Idabel, OK
130 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Idabel (population 6,983) gets its water from Idabel Pwa. That system reported 0 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,342, with 121 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Idabel Pwa's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 3.6%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Idabel Pwa (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 Idabel Pwa.
Water systems serving Idabel
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idabel PwaMain system | 0 | 130 | 121 | 3.9% |
| McCurtain Co. RWD #1Serves 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 Idabel
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Idabel 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
Nearby cities
- Broken Bowno lead reported
- Hugo2,125 unknown
- Antlers39 lead + galv. lines
- Heavener1,027 unknown
- Wisterno lead reported
- Wilburton873 unknown
- Hartshorneno lead reported
- Poteau3,696 unknown
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Questions
Does Idabel, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Idabel Pwa, which serves Idabel, reported 0 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 121 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Idabel?
EPA's service area maps place most of Idabel in Idabel Pwa's service area (PWSID OK1010203). McCurtain Co. RWD #1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Idabel home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Idabel 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 Idabel 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 Idabel Pwa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.