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Colcord Pwa

EPA ID: OK2002157 · 819 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Colcord Pwa shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 819 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

819
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,167
Median Household Income
5,306
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colcord Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $59,167 and an estimated 5,306 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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?

Surface Water

Colcord Pwa's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Delaware County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
B 3 violations
0 violations
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825 people
C 17 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Colcord Pwa (EPA ID: OK2002157) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 819 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74338 in Colcord.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Colcord Pwa (OK2002157) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colcord Pwa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Colcord Pwa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Colcord Pwa serve?

Colcord Pwa serves approximately 819 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Colcord Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
23
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
351
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 819
Reported to Oklahoma

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Colcord Pwa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Colcord Pwa serve?
Colcord Pwa serves approximately 819 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Colcord Pwa's water source?
Colcord Pwa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Colcord Pwa's service area?
The Colcord Pwa service area has a median household income of $59,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Colcord Pwa get its water?
Colcord Pwa's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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