Oklahoma · population 4,844
Lead pipes in Sulphur, OK
1,138 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sulphur (population 4,844) gets its water from Sulphur. That system reported 0 lead and 1,138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,542, with 0 more of unknown material.
45% of Sulphur'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) 45%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for Sulphur (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Sulphur.
Water systems serving Sulphur
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SulphurMain system | 0 | 1,138 | 0 | 45% |
| Buckhorn RWD #2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 538 | 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 Sulphur
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sulphur'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
- Wynnewood232 unknown
- Pauls Valley16 lead + galv. lines
- Stratford164 lead + galv. lines
- Dickson4,702 unknown
- Ardmore9,495 unknown
- Tishomingo1,219 unknown
- Ada103 lead + galv. lines
- Lone Grove1,382 unknown
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Questions
Does Sulphur, OK have lead pipes?
Yes. Sulphur, which serves Sulphur, reported 0 lead and 1,138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sulphur?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sulphur in Sulphur's service area (PWSID OK2005001). Buckhorn RWD #2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sulphur home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sulphur'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 Sulphur 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 Sulphur whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.