Oklahoma · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Osage County, OK
17 community water systems serving Osage County reported 1 lead and 562 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,811 of unknown material. The most are in Barnsdall.
4.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Oklahoma average (0.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Osage County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarnsdallOsage County | 1 | 275 | 1 | 55% |
| FairfaxOsage County | 0 | 220 | 1 | 28% |
| WynonaOsage County | 0 | 46 | 1 | 17% |
| ShidlerOsage County | 0 | 21 | 0 | 11% |
| Skiatook PwaOsage County | 0 | 0 | 2,288 | 0% |
| PawhuskaOsage County | 0 | 0 | 2,136 | 0% |
| Osage Co RWD #15Osage County | 0 | 0 | 611 | 0% |
| Osage Co RWS & SWD #3 (Braden)Osage County | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0% |
| Avant Utilities AuthorityOsage County | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0% |
| Osage Co RWD #20 (Hulah)Osage County | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0% |
| Grayhorse RWDOsage County | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| McCord RWD #3Osage County | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Frontier Shores Poa Water DeptOsage County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| BurbankOsage County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Diamondhead Homeowners AssocOsage County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| HominyOsage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Osage Co RWD #21Osage 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 Osage County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Osage County reported 1 lead and 562 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,811 of unknown material.
Which Osage County water systems have the most lead lines?
Barnsdall (276), Fairfax (220), Wynona (46).
How do I check my home in Osage 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.