Altus Afb, OK Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Altus Afb generally live with tap water that beats the OK safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Altus Afb Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Altus Afb Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.87 — above typical levels.
Altus Afb's Water Providers
Altus Afb, OK draws its residential water from 2 separate providers among the 2 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Altus Afb, Oklahoma (population ~222), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 19,324 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Altus Afb — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Altus Afb: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Altus Afb water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Altus Afb
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73523 | B | Altus | 18,717 |
All ZIP Codes in Altus Afb
- 73523 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Altus Afb Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Altus Afb: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
FEMA data shows 100% of Altus Afb's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 1 claim. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Altus Afb has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $1,473 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,700</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
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