Historical Compliance Records OK 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Moore Public Works Authority

EPA ID: OK2001412 ยท 55,083 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Moore Public Works Authority (OK2001412): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. While 59 violations did appear in Moore Public Works Authority's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 55,083 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
55,083
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
59
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
56
Contaminants Flagged
$210K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Moore Public Works Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$67,833
Median Household Income
258,223
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
34th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moore Public Works Authority serves a community with a median household income of $67,833 and an estimated 258,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Moore Public Works Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Moore Public Works Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 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†’

Contaminant 2015 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

Midwest City
55,935 people
B 9 violations
6 violations
Enid
49,347 people
9 violations
9 violations
Bartlesville
34,748 people
B 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,513
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,238

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,238 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Moore Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK2001412) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 55,083 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 59 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 37 resolved, 22 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
April 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 HAA6Br Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 HAA9 Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Bromate Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Chlorate Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Chloramine Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Moore Public Works Authority (OK2001412) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moore Public Works Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Moore Public Works Authority; its 59 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Moore Public Works Authority serve?

Moore Public Works Authority serves approximately 55,083 people across 8 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Moore Public Works Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
1367

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Moore Public Works Authority safe to drink?
Moore Public Works Authority earns a B safety grade with 59 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Moore Public Works Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Moore Public Works Authority serve?
Moore Public Works Authority serves approximately 55,083 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Moore Public Works Authority's water source?
Moore Public Works Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moore Public Works Authority's service area?
The Moore Public Works Authority service area has a median household income of $67,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Moore Public Works Authority get its water?
Moore Public Works Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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

Moore Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK2001412) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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