Oklahoma · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cherokee County, OK
17 community water systems serving Cherokee County reported 1 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,287 of unknown material. The most are in Cherokee Co. RWD #11.
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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Cherokee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Co. RWD #11Cherokee County | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD # 16 (Wildcat)Cherokee County | 1 | 2 | 73 | 2.3% |
| Tahlequah PwaCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 7,108 | 0% |
| Stickross Mountain Water CoCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 1,824 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #13Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 694 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #7 (Welling)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD # 16 (Chicken Creek)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #8 (Briggs)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 260 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #1 (Ft Gibson)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD # 16 (Woodhaven)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD # 16 (Lakewood)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #12Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Burnt Cabin RWDCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #3 (Grandview)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Peggs Water CompanyCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cherokee Co. RWD #2 (Keys)Cherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hulbert PwaCherokee 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 Cherokee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cherokee County reported 1 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,287 of unknown material.
Which Cherokee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cherokee Co. RWD #11 (16), Cherokee Co. RWD # 16 (Wildcat) (3).
How do I check my home in Cherokee 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.