Oklahoma · population 712,919
Lead pipes in Oklahoma, OK
179 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oklahoma (population 712,919) gets its water from Oklahoma City. That system reported 173 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 254,388, with 32,667 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Oklahoma 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Oklahoma City (2025): not detected 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 Oklahoma City.
Water systems serving Oklahoma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma CityMain system | 173 | 6 | 32,667 | <0.1% |
| Del CityServes 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 Oklahoma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oklahoma 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
- Forest Park179 lead + galv. lines
- Nichols Hills66 unknown
- Warr Acres179 lead + galv. lines
- The179 lead + galv. lines
- Bethany6,905 unknown
- Midwest15,392 unknown
- Spencer800 unknown
- Moore11,761 unknown
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Questions
Does Oklahoma, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Oklahoma City, which serves Oklahoma, reported 173 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,667 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oklahoma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City's service area (PWSID OK1020902). Del City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oklahoma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.