Duncan, OK: 34 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Duncan Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 34 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,333 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.6 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Duncan
Multiple utilities divide Duncan, OK's water service - 3 leading providers among 5 on the federal register.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Duncan, Oklahoma, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 27,935 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 3 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Duncan water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 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)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 1 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73533 | — | 34 | 15 | Duncan Public Utilities Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Duncan
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.
Health Outcomes in Duncan
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
Top Contaminants in Duncan Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Duncan Homeowners
Because property values in Duncan comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Duncan are relatively low compared to home values. The $767–$2,633 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% below the Oklahoma average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Duncan
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.
Lead risk in Duncan appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Duncan
Historical NFIP data for Duncan contains 67 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,976. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 <strong>$1,333</strong> 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
Detailed analysis for Duncan, OK