Oklahoma · population 3,851
Lead pipes in Nichols Hills, OK
66 lines still unidentified
Most of Nichols Hills (population 3,851) gets its water from Nichols Hills. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 66 of 1,924 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Nichols Hills'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 3.4%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Nichols Hills (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Nichols Hills.
Water systems serving Nichols Hills
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols HillsMain system | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0% |
| Oklahoma CityServes nearby areas | 173 | 6 | 32,667 | <0.1% |
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 Nichols Hills
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Nichols Hills'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
- The179 lead + galv. lines
- Warr Acres179 lead + galv. lines
- Oklahoma179 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park179 lead + galv. lines
- Bethany6,905 unknown
- Spencer800 unknown
- Midwest15,392 unknown
- Edmond13,962 unknown
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Questions
Does Nichols Hills, OK have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Nichols Hills still lists 66 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nichols Hills?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nichols Hills in Nichols Hills's service area (PWSID OK2005501). Oklahoma City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nichols Hills home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Nichols Hills'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 Nichols Hills 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 Nichols Hills whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.