Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level in 2 Areas - Oklahoma City, OK
79 ZIP codes · 630 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 79 ZIP codes across Oklahoma City, OK. The area averages a grade B (84/100); water systems associated with 31 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Oklahoma City, OK. We compared 79 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (84/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 22 | 52% |
| B | 20 | 48% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Oklahoma City ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73102 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 73103 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 3 | 73104 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 4 | 73106 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 5 | 73107 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 6 | 73108 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 7 | 73109 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 8 | 73119 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 9 | 73121 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 10 | 73128 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 11 | 73151 | 92 | A | 0 | No data |
| 12 | 73129 | 91 | A | 2 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 13 | 73145 | 91 | A | 39 | No data |
| 14 | 73173 | 91 | A | 14 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 15 | 73135 | 90 | A | 41 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 16 | 73122 | 89 | A | 7 | No data |
| 17 | 73132 | 89 | A | 7 | No data |
| 18 | 73134 | 89 | A | 8 | No data |
| 19 | 73142 | 89 | A | 8 | No data |
| 20 | 73162 | 89 | A | 8 | No data |
| 21 | 73117 | 87 | A | 11 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 22 | 73165 | 87 | A | 59 | No data |
| 23 | 73127 | 83 | B | 32 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 24 | 73159 | 83 | B | 14 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 25 | 73169 | 83 | B | 14 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 26 | 73170 | 83 | B | 73 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 27 | 73179 | 83 | B | 14 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 28 | 73110 | 78 | B | 212 | 0.0016 mg/L |
| 29 | 73149 | 78 | B | 59 | No data |
| 30 | 73160 | 77 | B | 62 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 31 | 73105 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 32 | 73111 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 33 | 73112 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 34 | 73114 | 75 | B | 69 | 0.0008 mg/L |
| 35 | 73115 | 75 | B | 48 | 0.0124 mg/L |
| 36 | 73116 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 37 | 73118 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 38 | 73120 | 75 | B | 77 | No data |
| 39 | 73130 | 75 | B | 182 | Above EPA action level |
| 40 | 73131 | 75 | B | 69 | No data |
| 41 | 73139 | 75 | B | 73 | 0.0002 mg/L |
| 42 | 73141 | 75 | B | 182 | Above EPA action level |
| 43 | 73101 | — | — | — | No data |
| 44 | 73113 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 73123 | — | — | — | No data |
| 46 | 73124 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 73125 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 73126 | — | — | — | No data |
| 49 | 73136 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 73137 | — | — | — | No data |
| 51 | 73140 | — | — | — | No data |
| 52 | 73143 | — | — | — | No data |
| 53 | 73144 | — | — | — | No data |
| 54 | 73146 | — | — | — | No data |
| 55 | 73147 | — | — | — | No data |
| 56 | 73148 | — | — | — | No data |
| 57 | 73150 | — | — | — | No data |
| 58 | 73152 | — | — | — | No data |
| 59 | 73153 | — | — | — | No data |
| 60 | 73154 | — | — | — | No data |
| 61 | 73155 | — | — | — | No data |
| 62 | 73156 | — | — | — | No data |
| 63 | 73157 | — | — | — | No data |
| 64 | 73163 | — | — | — | No data |
| 65 | 73164 | — | — | — | No data |
| 66 | 73167 | — | — | — | No data |
| 67 | 73172 | — | — | — | No data |
| 68 | 73178 | — | — | — | No data |
| 69 | 73184 | — | — | — | No data |
| 70 | 73185 | — | — | — | No data |
| 71 | 73189 | — | — | — | No data |
| 72 | 73190 | — | — | — | No data |
| 73 | 73193 | — | — | — | No data |
| 74 | 73194 | — | — | — | No data |
| 75 | 73195 | — | — | — | No data |
| 76 | 73196 | — | — | — | No data |
| 77 | 73197 | — | — | — | No data |
| 78 | 73198 | — | — | — | No data |
| 79 | 73199 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 24 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 18 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 630 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Oklahoma City ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 16 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 31 of 42 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 2 of 42 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 68 | 25 |
| Arsenic | 51 | 9 |
| Endrin | 42 | 19 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | 42 | 19 |
| Methoxychlor | 42 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Oklahoma City has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 73102 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Oklahoma City at 92/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Oklahoma City water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 42 directly mapped ZIP records, 630 EPA violations are recorded; 2 of 42 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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