Kemp, OK Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
While Kemp avoids OK's lowest safety tiers, a portion of its water systems have logged documented violations.
How Kemp Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Kemp Water
- Homes built before 1986: 51% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.11 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Kemp
While 1 water system appear in federal records for Kemp, OK, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections — making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kemp, Oklahoma (population ~381), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 820 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Kemp — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Kemp: C (66/100)
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
Kemp water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Kemp
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74747 | C | BRYAN CO. RWD #9 | 820 |
All ZIP Codes in Kemp
- 74747 [C]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Kemp
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Kemp
With 51% 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
The median home in Kemp was built in 1984 — a figure that places most of the city's residential stock in the era when lead solder was still standard in copper plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered joints; those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line itself.
Over half of homes in Kemp 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Kemp Homeowners
Because property values in Kemp comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Kemp are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 39% below the Oklahoma average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Kemp
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.
In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Kemp have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 51% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Kemp
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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