Health Violations Found OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Shattuck

EPA ID: OK2002304 · 1,200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at Shattuck, affecting about 1,200 residents.

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

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shattuck Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$52,727
Median Household Income
1,425
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shattuck serves a community with a median household income of $52,727 and an estimated 1,425 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Shattuck'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ellis 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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shattuck compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

Contaminant 2037 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2010 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2105 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Ringling
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B 37 violations
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Sperry
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Shattuck (EPA ID: OK2002304) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73858 in Shattuck.

Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shattuck (OK2002304) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shattuck water safe to drink?

Shattuck has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Shattuck serve?

Shattuck serves approximately 1,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Shattuck 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
580-938-2916
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.
Address
P.O. BOX 670, SHATTUCK OK, 73858

Contact information from SHATTUCK 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
chlorine

Source: SHATTUCK 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.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Septic systemsLivestock operations and wildlifeUrban stormwater runoffWastewater dischargesMiningOil and gas productionFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from SHATTUCK 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).

  • monitoring · 2,4-D
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · BHC-GAMMA
    2024-10-01/2024-12-31
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · DALAPON
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · DISINFECTANT BY-PRODUCT
    2024-01-01/2024-12-31
    MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
  • monitoring · GLYPHOSATE
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · SIMAZINE
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · SIMAZINE
    2024-07-01/2024-09-30
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · SIMAZINE
    2024-10-01/2024-12-31
    MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR
  • monitoring · CHLORINE
    2024-01-01/2024-01-31
    MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
  • monitoring · E. COLI
    2024-01-01/2024-01-31
    MONITORING, ROUTINE, MAJOR (RTCR)

Violations record from SHATTUCK Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from SHATTUCK Consumer Confidence Report:
  • LSL INVENTORY-INITIAL (Lead and Copper Rule Revisions) - 2024-10-17

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Shattuck safe to drink?
Shattuck has a C safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Shattuck's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 2037, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Contaminant 2010. 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 Shattuck serve?
Shattuck serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shattuck's water source?
Shattuck draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shattuck's service area?
The Shattuck service area has a median household income of $52,727. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shattuck get its water?
Shattuck'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.

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3

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