Skiatook, OK: 56 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Skiatook: B.
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Within Skiatook, safety indicators for tap water remain above the OK median - documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Skiatook Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Skiatook Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 94 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0069 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.16 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Skiatook
Federal records list 5 water systems tied to Skiatook, OK. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Skiatook, Oklahoma (population ~15,169), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 70,106 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. 56 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Skiatook: 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
Skiatook water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 86 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 58 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74070 | B | 94 | 56 | Skiatook Pwa |
All ZIP Codes in Skiatook
- 74070 [B] - 94 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 Skiatook
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 Skiatook
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Skiatook's Housing Stock?
With 48% 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
Lead solder was a standard plumbing material before 1986, when federal law prohibited its use in new residential construction. In Skiatook, the median build year of 1982 indicates that plumbing age is a material factor in local lead risk - with the pre-1986 share concentrated in specific neighborhoods and building types where older construction remains common.
Most homes in Skiatook were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Skiatook: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Skiatook comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Skiatook are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,250–$3,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 44% above the Oklahoma average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Skiatook
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.
Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 48% of Skiatook homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Skiatook
Historical NFIP data for Skiatook contains 248 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,370. 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>$2,000</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.
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