Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Binger Pwa

EPA ID: OK2000803 ยท 708 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Binger Pwa (OK2000803): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Binger Pwa recorded 8 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 708 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

708
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00596 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,433
Median Household Income
11,640
Service Area Population
98%
Disadvantaged Population
74th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Binger Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $60,433 and an estimated 11,640 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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

Binger 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
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
38th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Binger Pwa compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $768
Flood Insurance $720
Water Filtration $420
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,008

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,008 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Binger Pwa (EPA ID: OK2000803) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 708 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00596 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 Binger Pwa (OK2000803) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binger Pwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Binger Pwa; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Binger Pwa serve?

Binger Pwa serves approximately 708 people across 5 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Binger Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Binger Pwa's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, 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 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 Binger Pwa serve?
Binger Pwa serves approximately 708 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Binger Pwa's water source?
Binger Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Binger Pwa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00596 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Binger Pwa's service area?
The Binger Pwa service area has a median household income of $60,433. EPA EJScreen data classifies 98% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Binger Pwa get its water?
Binger 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Binger Pwa (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2000803/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Binger Pwa (EPA ID: OK2000803) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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