Health Violations Found OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Manchester

EPA ID: OK2002703 · 104 people served · 1 ZIP code

Based on the latest federal compliance data, Manchester has 14 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 104 people throughout its service territory.

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

A · 94
Avg Safety Score
104
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0048 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$68K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$87,679
Median Household Income
260
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Manchester serves a community with a median household income of $87,679 and an estimated 260 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Manchester'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 4% of homes in Grant 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

126 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Manchester compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 10 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 2959 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 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 1019 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Manchester (EPA ID: OK2002703) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 104 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73758 in Manchester.

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. 14 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 22, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 10 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 1019 Other Violation 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 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
73758 0.0048 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Manchester (OK2002703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manchester water safe to drink?

Manchester 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 Manchester serve?

Manchester serves approximately 104 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Manchester 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
580-278-5221
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 MANCHESTER, TOWN OF 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: MANCHESTER, TOWN OF 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

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MANCHESTER, TOWN OF 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.

Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

pH
6.8
How acidic or basic the water is on a 0-14 scale. Drinking water is typically near neutral.
EPA secondary range: 6.5 – 8.5
Alkalinity
52.9 ppm CaCO₃
Capacity of the water to neutralize acids, expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent.

Aesthetic measurements from MANCHESTER, TOWN OF Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Manchester safe to drink?
Manchester earns a A safety grade with 22 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Manchester's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 2959, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Manchester serve?
Manchester serves approximately 104 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Manchester's water source?
Manchester draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Manchester's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0048 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Manchester's service area?
The Manchester service area has a median household income of $87,679. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manchester get its water?
Manchester'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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