Historical Compliance Records OK 13 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Krebs Utility Authority

EPA ID: OK1020606 ยท 2,051 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Krebs Utility Authority (OK1020606): 13 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Krebs Utility Authority, 14 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,051 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,051
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
14
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Krebs Utility Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$46,389
Median Household Income
1,822
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Krebs Utility Authority have a median household income of $46,389 and about 1,822 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Hennessey
2,058 people
4 violations
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2,020 people
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Lexington
2,086 people
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Noble County Rwd #2
2,100 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,820

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,410
10 years
$14,820
20 years
$29,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $14,820 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 14 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
September 1, 2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
May 1, 2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
CARBON, TOTAL Treatment Technique 5 Yes
TTHM MCL Violation 4 Yes
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 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.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): 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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 14 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Krebs Utility Authority serve? ▼
Krebs Utility Authority serves approximately 2,051 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Krebs Utility Authority's water source? ▼
Krebs Utility Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Krebs Utility Authority's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Krebs Utility Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Krebs Utility Authority have a median household income of $46,389 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Krebs Utility Authority get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Krebs Utility Authority (OK): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1020606/
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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

Krebs Utility Authority (EPA ID: OK1020606) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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