Health Violations Found OK 9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1

EPA ID: OK2002402 · 320 people served · 5 ZIP codes

13 open EPA findings remain on record at Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 — the utility supplies approximately 320 people.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
320
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
50
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 25 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$73,125
Median Household Income
56,608
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $73,125 and an estimated 56,608 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1'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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Garfield 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 12 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 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

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Randlett Pwa
320 people
C 19 violations
Nicoma Park
318 people
A 11 violations
C 16 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $1,275

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 $6,815

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,910
10 years
$21,820
20 years
$43,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,275 (one-time) vs. $21,820 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

Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 (EPA ID: OK2002402) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 320 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

9 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 13 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Arsenic Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 14 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 12 No
Arsenic Inorganic 9 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 1019 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
73753 0.0022 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 Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 (OK2002402) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 water safe to drink?

Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 has recorded 9 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 Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 serve?

Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 serves approximately 320 people across 5 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 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
580-548-3697
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 24, KREMLIN OK, 73753-0024

Contact information from KREMLIN-HILLSDALE RURAL WATER DISTRICT 1 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: KREMLIN-HILLSDALE RURAL WATER DISTRICT 1 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.

AgricultureIndustrial activityStorage tanksSeptic systemsLivestock operationsStorm water run-offMiningFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from KREMLIN-HILLSDALE RURAL WATER DISTRICT 1 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.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
186
Unknown Material
89
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 320
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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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 · LEAD & COPPER RULE
    2024-01-01/2024-06-30
    Missed required Lead & Copper Rule monitoring samples (10 samples missing).
  • MCL · Nitrate-Nitrite
    2024-01-01/2024-06-30
    Single sample exceeded MCL (12.5 ppm) during monitoring period.
  • MCL · Nitrate-Nitrite
    2024-07-01/2024-09-30
    Single sample exceeded MCL during monitoring period.
  • MCL · Nitrate-Nitrite
    2024-10-01/2024-12-31
    Single sample exceeded MCL during monitoring period.

Violations record from KREMLIN-HILLSDALE RURAL WATER DISTRICT 1 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 KREMLIN-HILLSDALE RURAL WATER DISTRICT 1 Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Missed Lead & Copper monitoring samples (10 samples missing) in first half of 2024.

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 Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 safe to drink?
Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 earns a B safety grade with 50 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. 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 Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 serve?
Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 serves approximately 320 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1's water source?
Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1's service area?
The Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 service area has a median household income of $73,125. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1 get its water?
Kremlin-hillsdale Rural Water District 1'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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