Perkins
EPA ID: OK2006012 ยท 2,572 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Perkins (OK2006012): 54 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 54 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Perkins's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 2,572 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Perkins Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Perkins serves a community with a median household income of $53,860 and an estimated 5,854 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Perkins'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Perkins compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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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
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 Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 2 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 | N/A |
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
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.
- 74059 - Perkins
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Perkins (OK): 54 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2006012/
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