Tryon
EPA ID: OK2004103 · 448 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tryon earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 448 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 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tryon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tryon serves a community with a median household income of $63,819 and an estimated 997 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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?
Tryon'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 Lincoln 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
Tryon (EPA ID: OK2004103) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 448 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 74875 in Tryon.
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
- 74875 — Tryon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tryon (OK2004103) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tryon water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Tryon has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Tryon serve?
Tryon serves approximately 448 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Tryon get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.