Dill City, OK - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Dill City Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 142 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 84% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.
Dill City's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Dill City, OK: 3 are listed here out of 3 tracked federally.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dill City, Oklahoma (population ~487), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 3,736 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.
Water Sources
Dill City water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Inorganic | 14 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Combined Uranium | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | Radionuclides | 14 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73641 | — | 142 | 3 | Beckham Company Rwd # 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Dill City
- 73641 - 142 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.
Dill City 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 Dill City's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Dill City Infrastructure Age
With 84% 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
Median construction year in Dill City: 1969, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Dill City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Dill City
Moderate tier: Dill City remediation is estimated at over 1%, up to 2%, of home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Dill City can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 70% below the Oklahoma average.
Dill City: 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.
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.
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