TULSA Water System Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
Tulsa Water serves approximately 413,000 people across Oklahoma. Like many older water systems, Tulsa may have lead service lines—the pipes that connect the public water main to individual homes.
Lead service lines are a real health concern, especially for young children and pregnant people. Lead can leach into drinking water, particularly from older pipes or when water is corrosive. The good news: you can take steps to reduce your risk right now, whether or not your home has a lead service line.
Current inventory status
Tulsa Water has not yet completed a full lead service line inventory. This means the utility does not yet have comprehensive public data on how many lead service lines exist in the system.
Federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions) requires water utilities to inventory all lead service lines by 2026 and develop a replacement plan. Tulsa is working toward that deadline. Check back with the utility for updates on their inventory progress.
What you can do today
Get your water tested. A simple test costs $20–30 and tells you if lead is present in your tap water right now. Contact Tulsa Water for a free testing kit or approved labs in your area.
Use a filter if needed. NSF-certified filters labeled for lead reduction can lower lead levels in your drinking water while you wait for line replacement or inventory results.
Know your line. If your home was built before 1980, there's a higher chance you have a lead service line. Tulsa Water can tell you whether the line on your property is lead, galvanized (which can also pose risk), or non-lead. Ask them directly.
Flush your pipes. Before drinking tap water in the morning or after being away, run the cold water for 30 seconds to several minutes until it gets noticeably colder. This clears stagnant water that may have higher lead levels.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Tulsa Water directly at their customer service line to request a free lead test kit or ask about your service line material.
- Visit the EPA's lead in drinking water page for testing locations and reduction strategies.
- If you have concerns about a child's health, speak with your pediatrician or contact the CDC.
- Check back here or with Tulsa Water for updates on their lead service line inventory completion.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Tulsa Water have lead service lines?
Tulsa Water has not yet completed a full inventory, so exact numbers are not available. However, because the system serves older neighborhoods, lead service lines may exist. Contact the utility to find out if your specific property has one.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call Tulsa Water customer service and ask them to check your property record. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line where it enters your home. The EPA website has photos to help you identify lead pipes.
Is it safe to drink my tap water right now?
The safest way to know is to test your water. Tulsa Water offers free test kits. While you wait for results, use a filter certified for lead or flush your pipes before drinking. Lead risk is highest in homes with lead service lines or during low-water-use periods.
When will Tulsa replace lead service lines?
Tulsa is required to complete its inventory by 2026 and develop a replacement plan. Once the plan is public, it will show timelines and funding. Contact Tulsa Water to ask about their replacement schedule.