Oklahoma · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hughes County, OK
8 community water systems serving Hughes County reported 29 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,475 of unknown material. The most are in Holdenville.
2.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Hughes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HoldenvilleHughes County | 6 | 70 | 1,759 | 3.9% |
| WetumkaHughes County | 23 | 0 | 4 | 3.8% |
| Hughes Co. RWD #5Hughes County | 0 | 0 | 377 | 0% |
| Hughes Co. RWD #3Hughes County | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0% |
| Dustin PwaHughes County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hughes Co. RWD #6 (Gerty)Hughes County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hughes Co. RWD #1Hughes County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hughes Co. RWD #2Hughes 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 Hughes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hughes County reported 29 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,475 of unknown material.
Which Hughes County water systems have the most lead lines?
Holdenville (76), Wetumka (23).
How do I check my home in Hughes 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.