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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In the dataset behind this page, Mcalester, OK receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Mcalester Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Mcalester Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 312 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0064 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.75.
Who Supplies Your Water in Mcalester
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Mcalester, OK are listed below.
- B
- B
- B
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 380 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 64 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
Relative to home values, Mcalester remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Mcalester can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 8% above the Oklahoma average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mcalester
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Mcalester do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $1,100 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 Mcalester, OK