Current Noncompliance OK 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Prague

EPA ID: OK2004101 ยท 2,395 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prague (OK2004101): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Prague has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 2,395 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,395
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
586
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
44
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,657
Median Household Income
14,225
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Prague serves a community with a median household income of $64,657 and an estimated 14,225 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Prague'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Prague compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 21 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 19 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 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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 $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $1,650 (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

Prague (EPA ID: OK2004101) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,395 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 536 resolved, 49 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 25, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 21 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 21 No
Benzene Organic 21 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 21 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 19 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 19 No
Atrazine Organic 19 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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

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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 Prague (OK2004101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Prague serve?

Prague serves approximately 2,395 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Prague get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Prague'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 Prague serve?
Prague serves approximately 2,395 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Prague's water source?
Prague draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Prague's service area?
The Prague service area has a median household income of $64,657. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Prague get its water?
Prague'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Prague (OK): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2004101/
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  title  = {{Prague (OK): 2 Health Violations}},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Prague (EPA ID: OK2004101) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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