Oklahoma · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Okfuskee County, OK
6 community water systems serving Okfuskee County reported 46 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 655 of unknown material. The most are in Okemah Utilities Authority.
3.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Okfuskee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okemah Utilities AuthorityOkfuskee County | 46 | 57 | 0 | 9.8% |
| Weleetka Public Works AuthorityOkfuskee County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Okfuskee Co. RWD #2Okfuskee County | 0 | 0 | 344 | 0% |
| PadenOkfuskee County | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0% |
| Okfuskee Co. RWD #3Okfuskee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Okfuskee Co. RWD #1 (Boley)Okfuskee 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 Okfuskee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Okfuskee County reported 46 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 655 of unknown material.
Which Okfuskee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Okemah Utilities Authority (103), Weleetka Public Works Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Okfuskee 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.