Current Noncompliance OK 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Elgin Pwa

EPA ID: OK2001610 ยท 3,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elgin Pwa (OK2001610): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Elgin Pwa, 3 open violations, 3,300 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
81
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
49
Contaminants Flagged
$216K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elgin Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,764
Median Household Income
10,547
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Elgin Pwa have a median household income of $71,764 and about 10,547 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

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

Elgin Pwa'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% 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 $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Elgin Pwa (EPA ID: OK2001610) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 3,300 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 resolved, 47 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
February 1, 2026 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Particle Activity Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Nitrate-Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Endrin Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Toxaphene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Diquat Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 5 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 4 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 4 No
Atrazine Organic 4 No
Carbofuran Other Violation 4 No
Heptachlor Other Violation 4 No
Benzo(a)pyrene Other Violation 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Nitrate-Nitrite Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Diquat Other Violation 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit 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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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 Elgin Pwa (OK2001610) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elgin Pwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Elgin Pwa serve?

Elgin Pwa serves approximately 3,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Elgin Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 81 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 Elgin Pwa serve? ▼
Elgin Pwa serves approximately 3,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Elgin Pwa's water source? ▼
Elgin Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elgin Pwa's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Elgin Pwa? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Elgin Pwa have a median household income of $71,764 (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 Elgin Pwa get its water? ▼
Elgin Pwa'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elgin Pwa (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2001610/
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