Historical Compliance Records OK 33 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Calera Pwa

EPA ID: OK2000702 ยท 2,815 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Calera Pwa (OK2000702): 33 past health-based violations, since resolved. Five years tracked: Calera Pwa had 42 violations, all cleared, 2,815 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,815
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000826 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Calera Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,766
Median Household Income
32,338
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Calera Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $57,766 and an estimated 32,338 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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

Calera 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Calera Pwa compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 15 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Watonga
2,816 people
12 violations
29 violations
Grand Lake Pwa
2,800 people
13 violations
Roland
2,842 people
B 1 violation
Healdton
2,785 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,915

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,125
10 years
$24,250
20 years
$48,500

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $24,250 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

Calera Pwa (EPA ID: OK2000702) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,815 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 42 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 42 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 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
September 29, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 19 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 15 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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
0.000826 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 Calera Pwa (OK2000702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calera Pwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Calera Pwa; its 42 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Calera Pwa serve?

Calera Pwa serves approximately 2,815 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Calera Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Calera Pwa's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Calera Pwa serve?
Calera Pwa serves approximately 2,815 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Calera Pwa's water source?
Calera Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Calera Pwa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000826 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Calera Pwa's service area?
The Calera Pwa service area has a median household income of $57,766. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Calera Pwa get its water?
Calera 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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

Calera Pwa (EPA ID: OK2000702) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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