Walters Public Works Authority
EPA ID: OK1011305 · 2,551 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walters Public Works Authority (OK1011305): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Walters Public Works Authority shows 2 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,551 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Walters Public Works Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Walters Public Works Authority serves a community with a median household income of $62,344 and an estimated 3,799 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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?
Walters Public Works 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Walters Public Works Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Walters Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK1011305) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,551 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 2 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 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2021 | Contaminant 1009 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0051 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.
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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 Walters Public Works Authority (OK1011305) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walters Public Works Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Walters Public Works Authority. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Walters Public Works Authority serve?
Walters Public Works Authority serves approximately 2,551 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.
Where does Walters Public Works Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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