Yukon, OK: 22 Violations — 70/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Yukon, OK scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Yukon Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Yukon Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.009 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.58 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Yukon
Residential addresses in Yukon, OK are served by 3 primary water providers out of 10 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Yukon, Oklahoma (population ~86,749), covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 701,761 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Yukon: B (70/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Yukon water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0090 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2105 | Other | 12 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 9 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other | 6 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
All ZIP Codes in Yukon
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Yukon
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 Yukon
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Yukon: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Yukon, the resulting ratio is low — a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Yukon are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$2,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 58% above the Oklahoma average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Yukon
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.
Lead risk in Yukon appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Yukon
Flood activity in Yukon is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 77-claim record and 50% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.
Yukon has a moderate flood history with 77 FEMA claims averaging $12,833 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,700</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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