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Douglas, OK: 4 Violations — 94/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Douglas, OK water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.

How Douglas Compares

Douglas94/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
A · 94
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$103K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Douglas Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 64% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.34 — above typical levels.

Douglas's Water Providers

At present, 2 utilities serve the bulk of Douglas, OK's residential water connections out of 2 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.

Garfield Company Rwd #5
Serves ~1,980 people · 4 violations
94
/100
Douglas
Serves ~32 people · 4 violations
94
/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Douglas, Oklahoma (population ~205), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,012 people region-wide.

1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Douglas: A (94/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Douglas water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
73733 A 4 0 Garfield Company Rwd #5

All ZIP Codes in Douglas

  • 73733 [A] — 4 violations

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Douglas Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11% ↑
Diabetes 12.6% ↑
Mental Health 16.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What's in Douglas's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure
Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 2 violations
Reporting

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

Douglas Infrastructure Age

1976
Median Build Year
64%
Built Before 1986
35%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 64% 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

When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Douglas's median build year of 1976 places it squarely in that category.

1976
Median Year Built
64%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
35%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (36%)

Over half of homes in Douglas 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.

Douglas: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

64%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 64% pre-rule share in Douglas keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Douglas, OK?
Douglas has an average water safety score of 94/100 (Grade A). 4 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.
How many water violations does Douglas have?
Douglas water systems have a total of 4 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Douglas water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Douglas is 0.0014 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home — testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Douglas compare to Oklahoma average?
Douglas has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.
How many water systems serve Douglas?
Douglas is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 205 people.
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