Oklahoma · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ottawa County, OK
9 community water systems serving Ottawa County reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,269 of unknown material. The most are in Quapaw.
0.5% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Water systems serving Ottawa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuapawOttawa County | 0 | 45 | 35 | 9.4% |
| MiamiOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 4,685 | 0% |
| Ottawa Co RWD #6Ottawa County | 0 | 0 | 606 | 0% |
| Afton PwaOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 584 | 0% |
| Fairland Public Works AuthorityOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 555 | 0% |
| Ottawa Co RWD # 2Ottawa County | 0 | 0 | 387 | 0% |
| Ottawa Co RWD #7Ottawa County | 0 | 0 | 225 | 0% |
| North MiamiOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0% |
| CommerceOttawa 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 Ottawa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ottawa County reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,269 of unknown material.
Which Ottawa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Quapaw (45).
How do I check my home in Ottawa 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.