Carmen Public Works Authority
EPA ID: OK2000207 · 355 people served · 1 ZIP code
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Carmen Public Works Authority, 14 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 355 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carmen Public Works Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Carmen Public Works Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,188 and an estimated 445 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Carmen Public Works Authority'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.
About 0% of homes in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Carmen Public Works Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 2959 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2034 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma
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
Carmen Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK2000207) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 355 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 73726 in Carmen.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 15, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 13, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2034 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2034 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 10 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 9 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 4100 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 73726 — Carmen
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Carmen Public Works Authority (OK2000207) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carmen Public Works Authority water safe to drink?
Carmen Public Works Authority has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Carmen Public Works Authority serve?
Carmen Public Works Authority serves approximately 355 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Carmen Public Works Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from CARMEN PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: CARMEN PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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monitoring · Total Coliform Report (TCR) Trigger2024-09
Coliform bacteria were found in more samples than allowed triggering a monitoring violation.
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monitoring · E. COLI2024-05-29 to 2024-06-12
Monitoring for E. coli triggered additional follow-up tests.
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monitoring · NITRATE-NITRITE2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
Routine major monitoring violation for Nitrate-Nitrite.
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monitoring · GLYPHOSATE2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30
Routine major monitoring violation for Glyphosate.
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monitoring · VOC (CORRECTED)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Routine major monitoring violation for Volatile Organic Chemicals.
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monitoring · 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · 2,4,5-TP2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · 2,4-D2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · ATRAZINE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · BENZO(A)PYRENE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · BHC-GAMMA2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · CARBOFURAN2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · CHLORDANE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · CHLORINE2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31
Monitoring for chlorine was 3 months late; monitoring violation for multiple months.
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monitoring · DALAPON2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ADIPATE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · DINOSEB2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · DIQUAT2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · DISINFECTANT BY-PRODUCT2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Monitoring for Disinfectant By-Product was up to 2 years late; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · ENDOTHALL2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · ENDRIN2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · HEPTACHLOR2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · HEXACHLOROBENZENE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · LASSO2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · METHOXYCHLOR2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · NITRATE-NITRITE2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30
Routine major monitoring violation for Nitrate-Nitrite.
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monitoring · OXAMYL2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · PENTACHLOROPHENOL2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · PICLORAM2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · SIMAZINE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
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monitoring · SOC (REGULATED)2024-10-01 to 2024-12-31
Monitoring violation for Synthetic Organic Chemicals.
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monitoring · TOXAPHENE2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
Required sample not collected; monitoring violation.
Violations record from CARMEN PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY Consumer Confidence Report.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- Coliform bacteria detected in September 2024 prompting additional follow-up tests.
- Multiple monitoring violations throughout 2024 due to missed sampling, including nitrate-nitrite and glyphosate.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
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