Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Hennessey

EPA ID: OK2003704 ยท 2,058 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hennessey (OK2003704): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Hennessey has 4 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 2,058 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,058
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,074
Median Household Income
4,527
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Hennessey have a median household income of $51,074 and about 4,527 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% 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

Hennessey's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Hennessey (EPA ID: OK2003704) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,058 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Nitrate-Nitrite Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Nitrate-Nitrite MCL Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Hennessey (OK2003704) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hennessey water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hennessey; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hennessey serve?

Hennessey serves approximately 2,058 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Hennessey get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Hennessey serve? ▼
Hennessey serves approximately 2,058 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hennessey's water source? ▼
Hennessey draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hennessey's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Hennessey? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Hennessey have a median household income of $51,074 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hennessey get its water? ▼
Hennessey's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hennessey (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2003704/
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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

Hennessey (EPA ID: OK2003704) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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