Lead Service Line Inventory: Broken Arrow Municipal Authority
About This Water System
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serves approximately 116,330 people in Oklahoma. The utility draws its water from surface sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
As of now, Broken Arrow Municipal Authority has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not yet released detailed data on how many homes are connected to lead pipes, galvanized pipes, or non-lead pipes.
Why does this matter? Lead service lines are the pipes that connect the water main in the street to your home. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older pipes and more acidic water. Knowing your home's pipe material is an important first step in protecting your family.
What You Can Do Today
Even without a public inventory, you have options:
Contact your utility directly. Call or email Broken Arrow Municipal Authority and ask:
- What material are the service lines in my neighborhood?
- Do you have records of my home's service line?
- When will your inventory be available publicly?
Check your home. If your house was built before 1970, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead. You can:
- Look at the pipe where it enters your home (often in the basement, crawl space, or under the kitchen sink).
- Ask a licensed plumber to inspect it. Lead pipes are soft and dull gray; they scratch easily with a penny or knife.
Test your water. Contact your local health department about low-cost water testing kits. Results take 1–2 weeks and will tell you if lead is present in your home's water right now.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call your utility (Broken Arrow Municipal Authority) to ask about their timeline for releasing a lead service line inventory.
- Request your service line records if the utility has them on file.
- Have a licensed plumber inspect the pipe where water enters your home if you live in an older house.
- Use an EPA-approved testing kit or contact your local health department for water testing.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Lead pipes are soft, dull gray, and can be scratched with a penny. You can inspect the pipe where water enters your home, or hire a licensed plumber to check. Your water utility may also have records of your service line material.
Is lead in drinking water dangerous?
Lead can harm health, especially in children and pregnant people. For health concerns, contact the CDC or your pediatrician. You can reduce exposure by using cold tap water for drinking and cooking, and flushing pipes for 30 seconds before use.
When will Broken Arrow release its lead service line inventory?
Contact Broken Arrow Municipal Authority directly to ask about their timeline. Many utilities are still completing inventories as part of federal regulations.
What should I do if my home has a lead service line?
Test your water first—you may not have lead in your actual drinking water. If testing shows lead, consider point-of-use filters (NSF/ANSI 53 certified) or full replacement of the service line, which is a long-term solution.