Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Chattanooga Public Water System

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chattanooga Public Water System (OK2001608): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Chattanooga Public Water System accumulated 2 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 627 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.

Data: EPA SDWIS

627
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,188
Median Household Income
54,920
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Chattanooga Public Water System have a median household income of $71,188 and about 54,920 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0023 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Chattanooga Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Chattanooga Public Water System have a median household income of $71,188 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chattanooga Public Water System (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2001608/
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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

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

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