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Blair Public Works Authority

EPA ID: OK2003304 · 894 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Blair Public Works Authority has supplied tap water to 894 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

894
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 20 (2024) to 16 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blair Public Works Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,589
Median Household Income
25,652
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blair Public Works Authority serves a community with a median household income of $62,589 and an estimated 25,652 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Blair Public Works Authority'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
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,067

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,067 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Blair Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK2003304) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 894 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Blair Public Works Authority (OK2003304) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blair Public Works Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Blair Public Works Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Blair Public Works Authority serve?

Blair Public Works Authority serves approximately 894 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Blair Public Works Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
524
Unknown Material
17
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 894
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

Should I use a water filter?
Blair Public Works Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blair Public Works Authority serve?
Blair Public Works Authority serves approximately 894 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Blair Public Works Authority's water source?
Blair Public Works Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blair Public Works Authority's service area?
The Blair Public Works Authority service area has a median household income of $62,589. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blair Public Works Authority get its water?
Blair Public Works Authority'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.
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