Blanchard, OK: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Blanchard: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (18 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
In current OK EPA data, Blanchard's tap water sits in the high-safety tier.
How Blanchard Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Blanchard Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 677 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0225 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 30% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.56 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Blanchard
Water delivery in Blanchard, OK is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 5 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Blanchard, Oklahoma, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 21,127 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Blanchard: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Blanchard water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0225 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2032 | Other | 54 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other | 44 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other | 44 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 40 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other | 40 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73010 | B | 677 | 18 | Blanchard |
All ZIP Codes in Blanchard
- 73010 [B] - 677 violations ⚠
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Blanchard
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
Top Contaminants in Blanchard Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Blanchard
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Blanchard, the median build year of 2009 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Blanchard were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Blanchard Homeowners
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Blanchard is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Blanchard are relatively low compared to home values. The $950–$2,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 67% above the Oklahoma average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Blanchard
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
When older housing represents 30% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Blanchard address.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Blanchard
Historical NFIP data for Blanchard contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,707. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$1,500</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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