Mcalester, OK: 230 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mcalester: B.
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EPA compliance records for Mcalester tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within OK.
How Mcalester Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Mcalester Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 312 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0064 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,450 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.75 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Mcalester
Water supply in Mcalester, OK follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 5 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Mcalester, Oklahoma, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 28,687 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 230 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mcalester: B (83/100)
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
Mcalester water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0064 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 380 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 64 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 48 | 1 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74501 | B | 312 | 230 | Mcalester Pwa |
All ZIP Codes in Mcalester
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 Mcalester
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 Mcalester Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Mcalester Homeowners
Remediation costs in Mcalester are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Mcalester are relatively low compared to home values. The $850–$2,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 8% above the Oklahoma average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mcalester
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 Mcalester 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 Mcalester
Historical NFIP data for Mcalester contains 17 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $19,940. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,450</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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