Walters Public Works Authority
EPA ID: OK1011305 · 2,551 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Walters Public Works Authority stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,551 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
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.
About 1% of homes in Comanche 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Walters Public Works Authority (OK1011305) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walters Public Works Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Walters Public Works Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
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.