Choctaw, OK: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Choctaw: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Choctaw, OK carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Choctaw Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Choctaw Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 290 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0322 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.25.
Choctaw's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Choctaw, OK: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Choctaw, Oklahoma (population ~25,351), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 709,778 people region-wide. 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Choctaw: B (75/100)
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
Choctaw water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0322 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | Organic | 40 | 1 |
| Glyphosate | Organic | 34 | 1 |
| Methoxychlor | Organic | 32 | 1 |
| Toxaphene | Organic | 24 | 1 |
| Heptachlor | Organic | 24 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73020 | B | 290 | 3 | Choctaw Ua |
All ZIP Codes in Choctaw
- 73020 [B] - 290 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.
Choctaw Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Choctaw's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Choctaw Infrastructure Age
With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For a household in Choctaw, a certified lab test of tap water answers what the median build year of 1998 cannot.
Most homes in Choctaw 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Choctaw
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Choctaw is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Choctaw can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 72% above the Oklahoma average.
Choctaw: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
44% of the Choctaw housing stock was built before 1986, when federal law limited lead in pipes, solder and flux. Averaged across the city's ZIP codes, water systems' 90th-percentile lead results come to more than 0.015 mg/L. That figure is not one system's compliance result and not a measurement from any home, but together with the age of the housing it makes checking a home's service line and tap water a reasonable priority.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Choctaw: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Choctaw contains 33 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,835. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $600 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.
Deep Dive Reports
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