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Mack Alford Correctional Center

EPA ID: OK1010408 · 952 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mack Alford Correctional Center has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 952 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

952
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$53,750
Median Household Income
610
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mack Alford Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $53,750 and an estimated 610 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mack Alford Correctional Center'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.

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

About 4% of homes in Atoka County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 13 violations
Langley
950 people
B 4 violations
Talihina Pwa
950 people
0 violations
C 24 violations
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

Mack Alford Correctional Center (EPA ID: OK1010408) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 952 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74569 in Stringtown.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mack Alford Correctional Center (OK1010408) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mack Alford Correctional Center water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mack Alford Correctional Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mack Alford Correctional Center serve?

Mack Alford Correctional Center serves approximately 952 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Mack Alford Correctional Center get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
25
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 952
Reported to Oklahoma

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mack Alford Correctional Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mack Alford Correctional Center serve?
Mack Alford Correctional Center serves approximately 952 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mack Alford Correctional Center's water source?
Mack Alford Correctional Center draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mack Alford Correctional Center's service area?
The Mack Alford Correctional Center service area has a median household income of $53,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mack Alford Correctional Center get its water?
Mack Alford Correctional Center'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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