Homes built before the late 1980s may have copper pipes joined with lead solder. Here is what Lawton homeowners should know.
What it is
Lead solder was used to join copper pipes for decades before it was banned. The lead can leach into water, especially in acidic or soft water.
How to check
A plumber can test the joints, and a water test confirms whether lead is present in the water.
Reducing exposure
Run the tap until cold before using water for drinking or cooking, and use only cold water for consumption.
The fix
Replacing the affected lines or filtering the drinking water addresses the risk. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Lawton, testing is the first step.
Protect your water
Know what is in your pipes. Call 888-217-3585 and Lawton Plumber Connect will match you with a Lawton pro.
Plumbing in Lawton: what to know
In Lawton, summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Comanche County — from Duncan, Anadarko and Burkburnett to ZIP codes like 73505, 73503, 73507 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Lawton?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Lawton Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Lawton.