Burns Flat, OK - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Burns Flat Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 138 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 93% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Burns Flat
Multiple utilities divide Burns Flat, OK's water service - 2 leading providers among 2 on the federal register.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 1,968 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Burns Flat water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 4100 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73624 | — | 138 | 3 | Beckham Company Rwd # 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Burns Flat
- 73624 - 138 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.
CDC Health Data for Burns Flat
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Burns Flat
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Burns Flat's Housing Stock?
With 93% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The character of Burns Flat's housing stock is one of deep historical layering - a median build year of 1952 signals a city built largely before the plumbing era changes of 1986 and 1970. Lead-soldered copper joints and, in the oldest properties, lead service lines are commonly present in this inventory. That context shapes what individual water testing may reveal, particularly in neighborhoods where the oldest housing is concentrated.
Over half of homes in Burns Flat were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Burns Flat: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Burns Flat comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Burns Flat are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 27% below the Oklahoma average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Burns Flat
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.
93% - that captures the slice of Burns Flat housing dating from before the federal ban on solder containing lead. It pairs with aggregate utility readings that either approach or cross 0.015 mg/L, the benchmark set under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Together, the two figures shift one-home reads into a standard household-level confirmation, particularly for families with kids. A certified lead-removal filter is available through retailer-verified channels if a kit returns results that warrant additional measures.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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