Current Health-Based Noncompliance OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Commerce

EPA ID: OK2005810 ยท 2,645 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Commerce (OK2005810): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Commerce shows 2 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,645.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,645
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
35
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
33
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,781
Median Household Income
19,265
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Commerce serves a community with a median household income of $42,781 and an estimated 19,265 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Commerce'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Commerce compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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 $900
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,200 (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

Commerce (EPA ID: OK2005810) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,645 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 32 archived, 2 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
January 1, 2025 Arsenic Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Addressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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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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 Commerce (OK2005810) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commerce water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Commerce. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Commerce serve?

Commerce serves approximately 2,645 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Commerce get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Commerce's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Commerce serve?
Commerce serves approximately 2,645 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Commerce's water source?
Commerce draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Commerce's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Commerce's service area?
The Commerce service area has a median household income of $42,781. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Commerce get its water?
Commerce'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.). Commerce (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2005810/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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