CITY REPORT OK HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 8

Sand Springs, OK: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 89/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sand Springs: A.

The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.

Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (8 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →

Sand Springs, OK carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Sand Springs Compares

Sand Springs89/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 89
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$188K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Sand Springs Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 41 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0069 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 60% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.

Water Systems Serving Sand Springs

Federal records list 5 water systems tied to Sand Springs, OK. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (population ~31,007), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 47,694 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. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Sand Springs: A (89/100)

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

Sand Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0069 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 8 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
74063 A 41 8 Sand Springs

All ZIP Codes in Sand Springs

  • 74063 [A] - 41 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Sand Springs

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 11.7% ↑
Mental Health 17.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Sand Springs

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 8 violations
Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Sand Springs's Housing Stock?

1970
Median Build Year
60%
Built Before 1986
30%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 60% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Sand Springs has a median build year of 1970; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1970
Median Year Built
60%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
30%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (30%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (40%)

Over half of homes in Sand Springs were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Sand Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective

This section sets two area figures side by side for Sand Springs: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$187,500
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Sand Springs can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 29% above the Oklahoma average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Sand Springs

60%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0069
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Sand Springs

543
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$42,227
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Sand Springs contains 543 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $42,227. 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 $600 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 Sand Springs, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Sand Springs, OK?
Sand Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 41 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Sand Springs?
EPA records list 41 EPA violations, including 8 health-based violations for Sand Springs water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Sand Springs water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Sand Springs is 0.0069 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Sand Springs compare to Oklahoma average?
Sand Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 89/100, which is at or above the Oklahoma state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Sand Springs?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Sand Springs. The related population figure in our data is approximately 31,007 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Sand Springs?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Sand Springs: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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