Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority
EPA ID: OK2003880 · 5 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 5 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $52,000 and an estimated 898 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Quartz Mountain Reg Water 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.
About 2% of homes in Kiowa 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority (EPA ID: OK2003880) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 5 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 73655 in Lone Wolf.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 73655 — Lone Wolf
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority (OK2003880) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority serve?
Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority serves approximately 5 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Quartz Mountain Reg Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.