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Perkins

EPA ID: OK2006012 ยท 2,572 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Perkins (OK2006012): 54 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 54 violations logged for Perkins carry a resolved status, and around 2,572 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,572
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
54
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
28
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,860
Median Household Income
5,854
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Perkins have a median household income of $53,860 and about 5,854 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Perkins's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Perkins (EPA ID: OK2006012) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 2,572 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74059 in Perkins.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 54 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 54 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
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Particle Activity Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0033 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Perkins (OK2006012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perkins water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Perkins; its 54 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Perkins serve?

Perkins serves approximately 2,572 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Perkins get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 54 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Perkins serve? ▼
Perkins serves approximately 2,572 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Perkins's water source? ▼
Perkins draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Perkins's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0033 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Perkins? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Perkins have a median household income of $53,860 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Perkins get its water? ▼
Perkins's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Perkins (OK): 54 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2006012/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ok2006012,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Perkins (OK): 54 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2006012/}
}

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

Perkins (EPA ID: OK2006012) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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