Oklahoma · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carter County, OK
7 community water systems serving Carter County reported 25 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,258 of unknown material. The most are in Ratliff City.
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 85%
- Non-lead 15%
Water systems serving Carter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratliff CityCarter County | 25 | 0 | 0 | 19% |
| Wilson Municipal AuthorityCarter County | 0 | 1 | 547 | 0.1% |
| ArdmoreCarter County | 0 | 0 | 9,495 | 0% |
| Southern Okla Water CorpCarter County | 0 | 0 | 4,702 | 0% |
| Lone GroveCarter County | 0 | 0 | 1,382 | 0% |
| HealdtonCarter County | 0 | 0 | 1,132 | 0% |
| Western Carter Co Water CorpCarter County | 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 Carter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carter County reported 25 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,258 of unknown material.
Which Carter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ratliff City (25), Wilson Municipal Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Carter 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.