Historical Compliance Records OK 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Grand Lake Pwa

EPA ID: OK1021691 ยท 2,800 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Grand Lake Pwa (OK1021691): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Even though Grand Lake Pwa accumulated 13 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 2,800 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,800
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Lake Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,307
Median Household Income
7,110
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand Lake Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $58,307 and an estimated 7,110 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Grand Lake Pwa's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Grand Lake Pwa compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 2 pCi/L (40% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 4100 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Grand Lake Pwa (EPA ID: OK1021691) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74331 in Afton.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 2 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
July 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Contaminant 4100 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 4100 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 5 Yes
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Contaminant 4100 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 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 Grand Lake Pwa (OK1021691) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Lake Pwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grand Lake Pwa; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Grand Lake Pwa serve?

Grand Lake Pwa serves approximately 2,800 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Grand Lake Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Grand Lake Pwa's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Contaminant 4100, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Grand Lake Pwa serve?
Grand Lake Pwa serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grand Lake Pwa's water source?
Grand Lake Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grand Lake Pwa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grand Lake Pwa's service area?
The Grand Lake Pwa service area has a median household income of $58,307. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grand Lake Pwa get its water?
Grand Lake Pwa's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grand Lake Pwa (OK): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1021691/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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