Health Violations Found OK 24 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Marshall County Rural Water District #2

EPA ID: OK1010848 · 17,587 people served · 4 ZIP codes

With 26 unresolved EPA violations, Marshall County Rural Water District #2 is currently out of full compliance — approximately 17,587 people in its service area.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
17,587
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 29 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marshall County Rural Water District #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$59,123
Median Household Income
51,913
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marshall County Rural Water District #2 serves a community with a median household income of $59,123 and an estimated 51,913 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Marshall County Rural Water District #2'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carter 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marshall County Rural Water District #2 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 23 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 23 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 1052 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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 →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Mcalester Pwa
18,206 people
C 39 violations
Jenks Pwa
16,924 people
B 11 violations
Mustang
18,576 people
B 10 violations
Altus
18,717 people
C 55 violations
B 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
Water Filtration $375
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,945

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
$11,640
10 years
$23,280
20 years
$46,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,850 (one-time) vs. $23,280 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

Marshall County Rural Water District #2 (EPA ID: OK1010848) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 17,587 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

24 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 26 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1052 Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 23 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

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 →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
73446 0.0011 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

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 Marshall County Rural Water District #2 (OK1010848) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall County Rural Water District #2 water safe to drink?

Marshall County Rural Water District #2 has recorded 24 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Marshall County Rural Water District #2 serve?

Marshall County Rural Water District #2 serves approximately 17,587 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Marshall County Rural Water District #2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
580-795-3368
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
PO Box 688

Contact information from MARSHALL COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorinefluoride

Source: MARSHALL COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureIndustrial activityStorm water runoffUrban stormwater runoffSeptage disposal

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MARSHALL COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,872
Unknown Material
5,273
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 17,587
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · TTHM
    2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
    MCL, LRAA
  • MCL · TTHM
    2024-10-01 to 2024-12-31
    MCL, LRAA

Violations record from MARSHALL COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

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

Is water from Marshall County Rural Water District #2 safe to drink?
Marshall County Rural Water District #2 earns a B safety grade with 29 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Marshall County Rural Water District #2's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 1052. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Marshall County Rural Water District #2 serve?
Marshall County Rural Water District #2 serves approximately 17,587 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Marshall County Rural Water District #2's water source?
Marshall County Rural Water District #2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marshall County Rural Water District #2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marshall County Rural Water District #2's service area?
The Marshall County Rural Water District #2 service area has a median household income of $59,123. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marshall County Rural Water District #2 get its water?
Marshall County Rural Water District #2'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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