Wapanucka, OK: 72 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Wapanucka Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 72 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.14.
Wapanucka's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Wapanucka, OK: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wapanucka, Oklahoma (population ~662), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 7,883 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. 43 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Wapanucka water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 34 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 28 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Chlorine dioxide | Disinfectant | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73461 | — | 72 | 43 | Johnston Company Rwd #3 |
All ZIP Codes in Wapanucka
- 73461 - 72 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.
Wapanucka Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Wapanucka's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Wapanucka Infrastructure Age
With 62% 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
Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Wapanucka, where the median build year is 1971.
Over half of homes in Wapanucka 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Wapanucka
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Wapanucka stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Wapanucka 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 32% below the Oklahoma average.
Wapanucka: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
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