Oklahoma · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Beckham County, OK
7 community water systems serving Beckham County reported 9 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,072 of unknown material. The most are in Erick.
<0.1% of these systems' 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 89%
- Non-lead 11%
Water systems serving Beckham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErickBeckham County | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.0% |
| SayreBeckham County | 0 | 8 | 1,568 | 0.5% |
| Elk CityBeckham County | 0 | 0 | 18,240 | 0% |
| Beckham Co RWD # 1Beckham County | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| Merritt Mobile Home & RV ParkBeckham County | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| CarterBeckham County | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Beckham Co RWD # 3Beckham County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Beckham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Beckham County reported 9 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,072 of unknown material.
Which Beckham County water systems have the most lead lines?
Erick (9), Sayre (8).
How do I check my home in Beckham County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.