Edmond, OK: 8 Health Violations - Home Safety 80/100
6 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Edmond: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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Water systems in Edmond, OK serve households with few reported safety events.
How Edmond Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Edmond, OK
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Edmond's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Edmond Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 224 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0018 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,250 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.25 - above typical levels.
Edmond's Water Providers
Structurally, Edmond, OK's water supply is divided. Federal data identifies 7 water systems in the area, with 3 providers serving the bulk of residential connections. These utilities operate independently, meaning rate-setting authority and EPA compliance accountability are distributed rather than centralized.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Edmond, Oklahoma (population ~189,595), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 739,360 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 6 ZIP codes.
4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (80%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Edmond: B (80/100)
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
Edmond water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes 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): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other | 13 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other | 13 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other | 13 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other | 13 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73025 | C | 213 | 5 | Edmond Pwa |
| 73034 | B | 29 | 4 | Edmond Pwa |
| 73012 | A | 8 | 0 | Oklahoma City |
| 73013 | A | 8 | 0 | Edmond Pwa |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73003 | A | Edmond Pwa | 79,408 |
All ZIP Codes in Edmond
- 73003 [A]
- 73012 [A] - 8 violations
- 73013 [A] - 8 violations
- 73025 [C] - 213 violations ⚠
- 73034 [B] - 29 violations ⚠
- 73083
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.
Edmond Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Edmond's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Edmond Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
A post-1986 majority in Edmond's housing inventory - median build year 1998 - generally signals lower aggregate plumbing-era lead risk.
Most homes in Edmond were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Edmond
Equity impact data for Edmond lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Edmond are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,433–$3,433 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 104% above the Oklahoma average.
Edmond: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Whenever aggregate samples pass the federal action benchmark and pre-rule housing - 26% in Edmond - represents a smaller fraction, lead occupies a lower priority on the local picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Edmond: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Edmond contains 153 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $37,852. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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>$2,250</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
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