Historical Compliance Records OK 22 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Atoka

EPA ID: OK1010401 ยท 2,988 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Atoka (OK1010401): 22 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Atoka recorded 23 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 2,988 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,988
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
23
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atoka Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$49,474
Median Household Income
10,420
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Atoka have a median household income of $49,474 and about 10,420 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Atoka's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,650

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,325
10 years
$22,650
20 years
$45,300

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $22,650 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Atoka (EPA ID: OK1010401) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,988 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74525 in Atoka.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 15 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
March 1, 2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
December 1, 2022 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 8 Yes
CARBON, TOTAL Treatment Technique 7 Yes
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 5 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes
CARBON, TOTAL Treatment Technique 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OK or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Atoka (OK1010401) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atoka water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Atoka; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Atoka serve?

Atoka serves approximately 2,988 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Atoka get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 23 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Atoka serve? ▼
Atoka serves approximately 2,988 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Atoka's water source? ▼
Atoka draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Atoka's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0013 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Atoka? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Atoka have a median household income of $49,474 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Atoka get its water? ▼
Atoka's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Atoka (OK): 22 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1010401/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Atoka (OK): 22 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1010401/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Atoka (EPA ID: OK1010401) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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