Historical Compliance Records OK 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Duncan Public Utilities Authority

EPA ID: OK1010809 ยท 23,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Duncan Public Utilities Authority (OK1010809): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Records for Duncan Public Utilities Authority show 11 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 23,000 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

23,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Duncan Public Utilities Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,341
Median Household Income
27,935
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Duncan Public Utilities Authority serves a community with a median household income of $59,341 and an estimated 27,935 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Duncan Public Utilities Authority'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Duncan Public Utilities Authority compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1006 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.006 mg/L
Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorite 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1006 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,865

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,600
10 years
$17,200
20 years
$34,400

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $17,200 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Duncan Public Utilities Authority (EPA ID: OK1010809) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 23,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73533 in Duncan.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 6 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
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Contaminant 1006 Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Contaminant 1006 Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorite Health-based Archived
August 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorite Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Chlorite Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Chlorite Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 6 Yes
Contaminant 1006 Other Violation 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 the full compliance record for Duncan Public Utilities Authority (OK1010809) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan Public Utilities Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Duncan Public Utilities Authority; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Duncan Public Utilities Authority serve?

Duncan Public Utilities Authority serves approximately 23,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Duncan Public Utilities Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
17
Latest sample
7/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHpA 3.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Duncan Public Utilities Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1006, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorite, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Duncan Public Utilities Authority serve?
Duncan Public Utilities Authority serves approximately 23,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Duncan Public Utilities Authority's water source?
Duncan Public Utilities Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Duncan Public Utilities Authority's service area?
The Duncan Public Utilities Authority service area has a median household income of $59,341. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Duncan Public Utilities Authority get its water?
Duncan Public Utilities Authority'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Duncan Public Utilities Authority (OK): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1010809/
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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

Duncan Public Utilities Authority (EPA ID: OK1010809) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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