Apache
EPA ID: OK2000806 · 1,521 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Apache (OK2000806): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Apache carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,521 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Apache Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Apache serves a community with a median household income of $48,185 and an estimated 2,463 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Apache'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Apache compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 5 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 4100 at 5 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.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Apache (EPA ID: OK2000806) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,521 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 73006 in Apache.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 3 archived, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Arsenic | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Arsenic | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Arsenic | Health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 6 | Yes |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 6 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 4100 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
- 73006 - Apache
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Apache (OK2000806) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apache water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Apache. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Apache serve?
Apache serves approximately 1,521 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Apache get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Apache (OK): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2000806/
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