Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Fort Cobb

EPA ID: OK2000810 ยท 667 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Cobb (OK2000810): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 5 violations appeared on Fort Cobb's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 667 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

667
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fort Cobb Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,929
Median Household Income
1,442
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fort Cobb serves a community with a median household income of $53,929 and an estimated 1,442 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fort Cobb'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fort Cobb compares to EPA limits

Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2034 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.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Fort Cobb (EPA ID: OK2000810) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 667 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73038 in Fort Cobb.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
January 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Benzene Organic 1 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fort Cobb (OK2000810) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Cobb water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fort Cobb; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Fort Cobb serve?

Fort Cobb serves approximately 667 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Fort Cobb get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fort Cobb's water?
Detected contaminants include Benzene, Contaminant 2034, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Fort Cobb serve?
Fort Cobb serves approximately 667 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fort Cobb's water source?
Fort Cobb draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fort Cobb's service area?
The Fort Cobb service area has a median household income of $53,929. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fort Cobb get its water?
Fort Cobb'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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