Historical Compliance Records OK 19 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Kingfisher

EPA ID: OK2003702 ยท 5,073 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kingfisher (OK2003702): 19 past health-based violations, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Kingfisher resolved all 186 violations - compliant today, 5,073 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,073
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
186
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
32
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,750
Median Household Income
8,141
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kingfisher serves a community with a median household income of $61,750 and an estimated 8,141 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Kingfisher'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kingfisher compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 22 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 7 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 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
163 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $8,240

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,620
10 years
$23,240
20 years
$46,480

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $23,240 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

Kingfisher (EPA ID: OK2003702) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 5,073 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 186 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 167 resolved, 19 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 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 22 Yes
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2274 Other Violation 7 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 5 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Kingfisher (OK2003702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingfisher water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kingfisher; its 186 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Kingfisher serve?

Kingfisher serves approximately 5,073 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Kingfisher get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Kingfisher'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 Kingfisher serve?
Kingfisher serves approximately 5,073 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kingfisher's water source?
Kingfisher draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kingfisher's service area?
The Kingfisher service area has a median household income of $61,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kingfisher get its water?
Kingfisher'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.). Kingfisher (OK): 19 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2003702/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Kingfisher (EPA ID: OK2003702) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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