Oklahoma · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cotton County, OK
4 community water systems serving Cotton County reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 469 of unknown material. The most are in Temple.
0.2% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Cotton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TempleCotton County | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Cotton Co RWD #2Cotton County | 0 | 1 | 396 | <0.1% |
| DevolCotton County | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Walters Public Works AuthorityCotton 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 Cotton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cotton County reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 469 of unknown material.
Which Cotton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Temple (4), Cotton Co RWD #2 (1).
How do I check my home in Cotton 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.