Newkirk, OK: 146 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Newkirk Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 146 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.63 - above typical levels.
Newkirk's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Newkirk, OK's residential water connections out of 4 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Newkirk, Oklahoma, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 3,405 people. 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. 21 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Newkirk water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 100 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 42 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 38 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 20 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74647 | — | 146 | 21 | Kay Company Rwd #5 (dale Water Corporation) |
All ZIP Codes in Newkirk
- 74647 - 146 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.
Newkirk 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 Newkirk's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Newkirk Infrastructure Age
With 75% 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
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Newkirk's median build year of 1962 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Newkirk 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Newkirk
At current valuations, Newkirk sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Newkirk are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 24% below the Oklahoma average.
Newkirk: 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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 75% pre-rule share in Newkirk keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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