Oklahoma · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Payne County, OK
11 community water systems serving Payne County reported 6 lead and 432 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,627 of unknown material. The most are in Stillwater Utilities Authority.
1.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Payne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Utilities AuthorityPayne County | 0 | 294 | 556 | 1.7% |
| CushingPayne County | 6 | 75 | 2,896 | 2.2% |
| PerkinsPayne County | 0 | 58 | 0 | 3.8% |
| Payne Co RW Corp #3Payne County | 0 | 5 | 147 | 0.3% |
| YalePayne County | 0 | 0 | 725 | 0% |
| Payne Co RWD #4Payne County | 0 | 0 | 474 | 0% |
| 51 East WaterPayne County | 0 | 0 | 437 | 0% |
| GlencoePayne County | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0% |
| Ripley PwaPayne County | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0% |
| Osu Water PlantPayne County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Payne Co RWD #3Payne 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 Payne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Payne County reported 6 lead and 432 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,627 of unknown material.
Which Payne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Stillwater Utilities Authority (294), Cushing (81), Perkins (58).
How do I check my home in Payne 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.