Grand Lake Pwa
EPA ID: OK1021691 · 2,800 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Grand Lake Pwa (OK1021691): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Grand Lake Pwa recorded 13 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 2,800 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Grand Lake Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Grand Lake Pwa have a median household income of $58,307 and about 7,110 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 49% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Grand Lake Pwa's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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
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 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 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 | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 74331 - Afton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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