Loyal, OK: 186 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Loyal Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 186 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0116 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 69% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.68 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Loyal
With 2 utilities splitting service in Loyal, OK, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Loyal, Oklahoma (population ~344), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 6,033 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. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Loyal water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0116 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)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 44 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other | 14 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73756 | — | 186 | 19 | Kingfisher |
All ZIP Codes in Loyal
- 73756 - 186 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.
CDC Health Data for Loyal
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Loyal
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Loyal's Housing Stock?
With 69% 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 Loyal was built in 1977 - 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 Loyal 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.
Loyal: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Across Loyal, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Loyal are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 8% above the Oklahoma average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Loyal
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.
Despite citywide averages serving as the standard public reference point, those aggregates cannot resolve what is happening at one specific faucet - and where 69% of Loyal homes come from before the solder rule or where utility samples sit at or above the action mark, the gap between system data and faucet reality matters more than it does in lower-exposure communities. An in-home draw closes that gap, with certified filtration through retailer networks available where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Loyal, OK