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Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation

EPA ID: OK2005504 · 5,500 people served · 16 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation posted zero EPA violations serving 5,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

5,500
People Served
16
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,984
Median Household Income
412,747
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
49th
Poverty Percentile
39th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $89,984 and an estimated 412,747 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
39th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oklahoma 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 34 detections recorded. 4 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

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B 23 violations
C 45 violations
Collinsville
5,400 people
0 violations
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5,675 people
A 5 violations
B 23 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,280
PFAS Treatment $460
Water Filtration $280
Total Estimated Cost $2,020

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,020 (one-time) vs. $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 16 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 13 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serve?

Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 5,500 people across 16 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,597
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,500
Reported to Oklahoma

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serve?
Deer Creek Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 5,500 people with drinking water across 16 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 $89,984. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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