Krebs Utility Authority
EPA ID: OK1020606 · 2,051 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Krebs Utility Authority (OK1020606): 13 past health-based violations, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Krebs Utility Authority encountered 14 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 2,051 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Krebs Utility Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Krebs Utility Authority serves a community with a median household income of $46,389 and an estimated 1,822 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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?
Krebs Utility 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Krebs Utility Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorite at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Krebs Utility Authority (EPA ID: OK1020606) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,051 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 74554 in Krebs.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | 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 | 5 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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 →
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 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 74554 - Krebs
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Krebs Utility Authority (OK1020606) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Krebs Utility Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Krebs Utility Authority; its 14 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Krebs Utility Authority serve?
Krebs Utility Authority serves approximately 2,051 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Krebs Utility Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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