Health Violations Found OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Garfield Company Rwd #5

EPA ID: OK2002444 · 1,980 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Garfield Company Rwd #5 yields 4 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,980 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

A · 94
Avg Safety Score
1,980
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0067 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$154K
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 19 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Garfield Company Rwd #5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$81,779
Median Household Income
64,421
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Garfield Company Rwd #5 serves a community with a median household income of $81,779 and an estimated 64,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Garfield Company Rwd #5'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
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Logan 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Garfield Company Rwd #5 compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

A 0 violations
Thackerville
2,000 people
A 0 violations
C 16 violations
Indianola Rwd #18
2,000 people
B 5 violations
Wagoner Company Rwd #2
2,000 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,029
Water Filtration $257
Total Estimated Cost $1,286

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 $1,286 (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

Garfield Company Rwd #5 (EPA ID: OK2002444) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,980 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (94/100)

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. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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
73730 0.0067 mg/L No N/A
73720 0.002 mg/L No N/A
73733 0.0014 mg/L No N/A
73736 0.0014 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 Garfield Company Rwd #5 (OK2002444) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garfield Company Rwd #5 water safe to drink?

Garfield Company Rwd #5 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 Garfield Company Rwd #5 serve?

Garfield Company Rwd #5 serves approximately 1,980 people across 11 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Garfield Company Rwd #5 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
580-758-1373
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.

Contact information from GARFIELD CO RWD #5 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.

Source: GARFIELD CO RWD #5 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

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
0
Unknown Material
850
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,980
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

Is water from Garfield Company Rwd #5 safe to drink?
Garfield Company Rwd #5 earns a A safety grade with 9 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Garfield Company Rwd #5's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 Garfield Company Rwd #5 serve?
Garfield Company Rwd #5 serves approximately 1,980 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Garfield Company Rwd #5's water source?
Garfield Company Rwd #5 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Garfield Company Rwd #5's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0067 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Garfield Company Rwd #5's service area?
The Garfield Company Rwd #5 service area has a median household income of $81,779. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Garfield Company Rwd #5 get its water?
Garfield Company Rwd #5'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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