Current Noncompliance OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bristow Municipal Authority

EPA ID: OK2001910 ยท 3,700 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bristow Municipal Authority (OK2001910): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Bristow Municipal Authority includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 3,700 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
3,700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
161
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
32
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bristow Municipal Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$53,807
Median Household Income
11,902
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bristow Municipal Authority serves a community with a median household income of $53,807 and an estimated 11,902 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Bristow Municipal Authority'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bristow Municipal Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Bromate 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Bromate at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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†’

Chlorodibromomethane 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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $2,000 (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

Bristow Municipal Authority (EPA ID: OK2001910) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 3,700 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 160 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 6 No
PFNA PFAS 6 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 6 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.005 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 Bristow Municipal Authority (OK2001910) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bristow Municipal Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Bristow Municipal Authority serve?

Bristow Municipal Authority serves approximately 3,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Bristow Municipal Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
290

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 Bristow Municipal Authority safe to drink?
Bristow Municipal Authority earns a B safety grade with 161 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bristow Municipal Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Contaminant 2015. 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 Bristow Municipal Authority serve?
Bristow Municipal Authority serves approximately 3,700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bristow Municipal Authority's water source?
Bristow Municipal Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bristow Municipal Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bristow Municipal Authority's service area?
The Bristow Municipal Authority service area has a median household income of $53,807. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bristow Municipal Authority get its water?
Bristow Municipal Authority'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bristow Municipal Authority (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2001910/
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What You Can Do

1

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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

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