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Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation

EPA ID: OK2005504 ยท 5,500 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation (OK2005504): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation encountered 8 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 5,500 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,500
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,067
Median Household Income
255,557
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
39th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $92,067 and an estimated 255,557 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 2 pCi/L (40% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L
Gross Beta 2 pCi/L (4% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 4100 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,309
PFAS Treatment $427
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,036

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,036 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation (EPA ID: OK2005504) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 5,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 4100 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 4100 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 No
Contaminant 4100 Other Violation 2 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)

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 Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation (OK2005504) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serve?

Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 5,500 people across 12 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation 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
522

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Contaminant 4100, Combined Radium, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serve?
Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 5,500 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation's water source?
Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation's service area?
The Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $92,067. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation get its water?
Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation'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

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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

Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation (EPA ID: OK2005504) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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