Oklahoma · population 58,505
Lead pipes in Midwest, OK
15,392 lines still unidentified
Most of Midwest (population 58,505) gets its water from Midwest City. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 15,392 of 21,540 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Midwest City'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 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Midwest City (2025): 1.2 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 Midwest City.
Water systems serving Midwest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 15,392 | 0% |
| Tinker Air Force BaseServes 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 Midwest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Midwest City'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
- Spencer800 unknown
- Forest Park179 lead + galv. lines
- Choctaw5 lead + galv. lines
- Oklahoma179 lead + galv. lines
- Moore11,761 unknown
- Harrah1 lead + galv. lines
- Nichols Hills66 unknown
- The179 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Midwest, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Midwest City still lists 15,392 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Midwest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Midwest in Midwest City's service area (PWSID OK1020806). Tinker Air Force Base also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Midwest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Midwest City'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 Midwest 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 Midwest City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.