Health Violations Found OK 30 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cotton Company Rwd #2

EPA ID: OK2001702 · 3,000 people served · 10 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Cotton Company Rwd #2 show 35 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 3,000 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
3,000
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0075 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
14
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 19 (2021) to 20 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cotton Company Rwd #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$69,157
Median Household Income
80,842
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
64th
Poverty Percentile
62th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cotton Company Rwd #2 serves a community with a median household income of $69,157 and an estimated 80,842 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cotton Company Rwd #2'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Comanche County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cotton Company Rwd #2 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Contaminant 1009 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,140
Water Filtration $390
Total Estimated Cost $1,530

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,448

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,225
10 years
$22,450
20 years
$44,900

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,530 (one-time) vs. $22,450 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

Cotton Company Rwd #2 (EPA ID: OK2001702) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

30 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 35 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 1008 Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorite Health-based Unresolved
March 31, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorite Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 19 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 9 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 6 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 3 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Contaminant 1008 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 1 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
73540 0.0075 mg/L No N/A
73543 0.00352 mg/L No N/A
73572 0.0013 mg/L No N/A
73531 0.000758 mg/L No N/A
73568 0.0005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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 Cotton Company Rwd #2 (OK2001702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotton Company Rwd #2 water safe to drink?

Cotton Company Rwd #2 has recorded 30 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Cotton Company Rwd #2 serve?

Cotton Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 3,000 people across 10 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Cotton Company Rwd #2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
580-585-1384
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Contact information from COTTON CO RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
fluoride

Source: COTTON CO RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from COTTON CO RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · Arsenic
    2024-03-27
    Arsenic level 11 ppb exceeds MCL 10 ppb
  • MCL · Fluoride
    2024-03-27
    Fluoride level 4.03 ppm exceeds MCL 4 ppm

Violations record from COTTON CO RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cotton Company Rwd #2 safe to drink?
Cotton Company Rwd #2 earns a B safety grade with 42 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Cotton Company Rwd #2's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 1009, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 Cotton Company Rwd #2 serve?
Cotton Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Cotton Company Rwd #2's water source?
Cotton Company Rwd #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cotton Company Rwd #2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0075 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cotton Company Rwd #2's service area?
The Cotton Company Rwd #2 service area has a median household income of $69,157. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cotton Company Rwd #2 get its water?
Cotton Company Rwd #2'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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