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Custer City Public Water System

EPA ID: OK2002009 ยท 393 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Custer City Public Water System (OK2002009): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Custer City Public Water System shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 393 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

393
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0065 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,268
Median Household Income
1,596
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Custer City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $60,268 and an estimated 1,596 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Custer City 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

Custer City Public Water System (EPA ID: OK2002009) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 393 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73669 in Thomas.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0065 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 Custer City Public Water System (OK2002009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custer City Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Custer City Public Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Custer City Public Water System serve?

Custer City Public Water System serves approximately 393 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Custer City Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Custer City Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Custer City Public Water System serve?
Custer City Public Water System serves approximately 393 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Custer City Public Water System's water source?
Custer City Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Custer City Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0065 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Custer City Public Water System's service area?
The Custer City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $60,268. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Custer City Public Water System get its water?
Custer City 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Custer City Public Water System Water Quality Report, OK. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2002009/
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