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Payne Company Rwd #3

EPA ID: OK2006011 ยท 1,400 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Payne Company Rwd #3 (OK2006011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Payne Company Rwd #3 carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 1,400 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,400
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$173K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Payne Company Rwd #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,513
Median Household Income
54,370
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Payne Company Rwd #3 serves a community with a median household income of $50,513 and an estimated 54,370 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Payne Company Rwd #3's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Panama Pwa
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1,411 people
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11 violations
13 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,300
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,700 (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

Payne Company Rwd #3 (EPA ID: OK2006011) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,400 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 Payne Company Rwd #3 (OK2006011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payne Company Rwd #3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Payne Company Rwd #3 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Payne Company Rwd #3 serve?

Payne Company Rwd #3 serves approximately 1,400 people across 6 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Payne Company Rwd #3 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Payne Company Rwd #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Payne Company Rwd #3 serve?
Payne Company Rwd #3 serves approximately 1,400 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Payne Company Rwd #3's water source?
Payne Company Rwd #3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Payne Company Rwd #3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Payne Company Rwd #3's service area?
The Payne Company Rwd #3 service area has a median household income of $50,513. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Payne Company Rwd #3 get its water?
Payne Company Rwd #3's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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