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Broken Arrow Municipal Authority

EPA ID: OK1021508 ยท 116,330 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (OK1021508): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Five clean years on EPA record - Broken Arrow Municipal Authority, 116,330 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 68
Avg Safety Score
116,330
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Broken Arrow Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$80,079
Median Household Income
260,270
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $80,079 and an estimated 260,270 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Broken Arrow Municipal 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
41th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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A 3 violations
Lawton
92,757 people
A 3 violations
Edmond Pwa
79,408 people
B 0 violations
Midwest City
55,935 people
B 9 violations
B 59 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,286
Water Filtration $429
PFAS Treatment $329
Total Estimated Cost $2,043

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,043 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (EPA ID: OK1021508) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 116,330 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (68/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (OK1021508) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broken Arrow Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Broken Arrow Municipal Authority in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serve?

Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serves approximately 116,330 people across 7 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Broken Arrow Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
12
Latest sample
12/5/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 51.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 51.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxS 15.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxA 6.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 6.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 6.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Broken Arrow Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serve?
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority serves approximately 116,330 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Broken Arrow Municipal Authority's water source?
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Broken Arrow Municipal Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Broken Arrow Municipal Authority's service area?
The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $80,079. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Broken Arrow Municipal Authority get its water?
Broken Arrow Municipal 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Broken Arrow Municipal Authority, OK: Serves 116K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1021508/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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