CITY REPORT OK HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 67

Broken Arrow, OK: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 68/100

4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Broken Arrow: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

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Broken Arrow lands in the middle of the grade scale in OK; EPA records can differ from one service area to the next.

How Broken Arrow Compares

Broken Arrow68/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

4
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems
3
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 68
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$240K
Median Home Value
$1,050
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Broken Arrow Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 118 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,050 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.27.

Water Systems Serving Broken Arrow

More than one public water system is linked to Broken Arrow, OK: federal records tie 7 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (population ~140,162), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 599,355 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 67 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Broken Arrow: C (68/100)

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

Broken Arrow water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 72 3
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 69 3
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 27 3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 15 2
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 8 3

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
74014 — 111 66 Wagoner Company Rwd #4
74011 C 43 34 Broken Arrow Municipal Authority
74012 C 36 33 Broken Arrow Municipal Authority

All ZIP Codes in Broken Arrow

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Broken Arrow

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 11.8% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Broken Arrow

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 72 violations
Treatment Technique
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 69 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Surface Water Treatment Rule 27 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Broken Arrow's Housing Stock?

1989
Median Build Year
38%
Built Before 1986
7%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

Broken Arrow's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1989.

1989
Median Year Built
38%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
7%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Broken Arrow were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Broken Arrow: Remediation Cost in Perspective

The remediation-to-value ratio for Broken Arrow sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$240,200
Est. Remediation
$1,050
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Broken Arrow can be compared with local home values. The $625–$1,925 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 66% above the Oklahoma average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Broken Arrow

38%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0023
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Broken Arrow

242
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$33,652
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
50%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Broken Arrow contains 242 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $33,652. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $1,050 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.

What You Can Do in Broken Arrow

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Broken Arrow: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 38% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Broken Arrow, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Broken Arrow, OK?
Broken Arrow has an average Home Safety Score of 68/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 118 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Broken Arrow?
EPA records list 118 EPA violations, including 67 health-based violations for Broken Arrow water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 4 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Broken Arrow water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Broken Arrow is 0.0023 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Broken Arrow compare to Oklahoma average?
Broken Arrow has an average Home Safety Score of 68/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Broken Arrow?
Our records map 7 water systems to 4 ZIP codes in Broken Arrow. The related population figure in our data is approximately 140,162 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Broken Arrow?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Broken Arrow: $1,050; modeled range $625 to $1,925. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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