Historical Compliance Records OK 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority

EPA ID: OK1221645 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority (OK1221645): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 12 violations on file at South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority, none open; 1,500 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$46,175
Median Household Income
18,173
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority have a median household income of $46,175 and about 18,173 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

South Delaware Company Regional Water 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority (EPA ID: OK1221645) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 12 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 0 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
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
CARBON, TOTAL Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, 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
0.0018 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority (OK1221645) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority serve?

South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority serves approximately 1,500 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 12 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 South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority serve? ▼
South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority's water source? ▼
South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority have a median household income of $46,175 (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 South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority get its water? ▼
South Delaware Company Regional Water 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.). South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority, OK. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok1221645/
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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

South Delaware Company Regional Water Authority (EPA ID: OK1221645) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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