Water Quality Report

Cherokee, OK (73728): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 73728 in Cherokee, OK contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2020-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 21 claims

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Flood 21 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

2 violations

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

600

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

Zone 3

County Radon Potential · Low

$125K

Median Home ValueState median: $129K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

90/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

100/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

100/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (5) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 73728 in Cherokee, Oklahoma is mapped to the water system Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North (EPA ID: OK2000201). This system provides water to approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

73722 (Burlington) - 11 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
73749 (Jet) - 11 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
73726 (Carmen) - 13 mi
73719 (Amorita) - 14 mi
73731 (Dacoma) - 15 mi
73741 (Helena) - 15 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
73717 (Alva) - 18 mi - 216 violations recorded for mapped water systems
73746 (Hopeton) - 18 mi
73716 (Aline) - 18 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
73761 (Nash) - 19 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North (OK2000201) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (6) HIGH

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Cherokee

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Cherokee has 21 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 73728 was built around 1954. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Cherokee is 1954; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1954 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 73728 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 73728 (primary system: Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 73728's water come from?

The recorded water source for Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North, a system mapped to ZIP code 73728, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 600 people.

How can I get my water tested in Cherokee?

If Alfalfa Company Rws & Swmd #1 North supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 73728?

73728 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Alfalfa County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 73728?

FEMA records contain 21 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 73728; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A02, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Cherokee, OK (73728): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/73728/

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  title  = {{Cherokee, OK (73728): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 73728

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
73722	Burlington, OK	10.7 mi	N/A	2
73749	Jet, OK	11.3 mi	N/A	2
73726	Carmen, OK	13.1 mi	N/A	0
73719	Amorita, OK	14.2 mi	N/A	0
73731	Dacoma, OK	14.6 mi	N/A	0
73741	Helena, OK	15.4 mi	N/A	2
73717	Alva, OK	17.6 mi	N/A	216
73746	Hopeton, OK	17.6 mi	N/A	0
73716	Aline, OK	18.2 mi	N/A	9
73761	Nash, OK	18.9 mi	N/A	3