Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Medford

EPA ID: OK2002704 ยท 1,172 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Medford (OK2002704): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Medford, 32 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 1,172 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,172
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
32
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
31
Contaminants Flagged
$66K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,198
Median Household Income
1,352
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Medford serves a community with a median household income of $62,198 and an estimated 1,352 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Medford'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Medford compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.

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 $1,500 (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

Medford (EPA ID: OK2002704) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,172 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73759 in Medford.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 32 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 32 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Medford (OK2002704) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medford water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Medford; its 32 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Medford serve?

Medford serves approximately 1,172 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Medford get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Medford's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. 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 Medford serve?
Medford serves approximately 1,172 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Medford's water source?
Medford draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Medford's service area?
The Medford service area has a median household income of $62,198. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Medford get its water?
Medford'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Medford (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2002704/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Medford (OK): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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