Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Chattanooga Public Water System

EPA ID: OK2001608 ยท 627 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chattanooga Public Water System (OK2001608): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Past issues aside, Chattanooga Public Water System cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 627 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

627
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00233 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chattanooga Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,188
Median Household Income
54,920
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chattanooga Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $71,188 and an estimated 54,920 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Chattanooga Public Water System'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chattanooga Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,650
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Chattanooga Public Water System (EPA ID: OK2001608) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 627 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00233 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 Chattanooga Public Water System (OK2001608) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chattanooga Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chattanooga Public Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Chattanooga Public Water System serve?

Chattanooga Public Water System serves approximately 627 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Chattanooga Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Chattanooga Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Chattanooga Public Water System serve?
Chattanooga Public Water System serves approximately 627 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Chattanooga Public Water System's water source?
Chattanooga Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chattanooga Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00233 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chattanooga Public Water System's service area?
The Chattanooga Public Water System service area has a median household income of $71,188. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chattanooga Public Water System get its water?
Chattanooga Public Water System'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.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Chattanooga Public Water System (EPA ID: OK2001608) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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