Historical Compliance Records OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Tri-county Rwd #2

EPA ID: OK2006362 ยท 5,172 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-county Rwd #2 (OK2006362): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Beyond the 8 historical violations on Tri-county Rwd #2's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 5,172 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,172
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00397 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tri-county Rwd #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,027
Median Household Income
80,614
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tri-county Rwd #2 serves a community with a median household income of $55,027 and an estimated 80,614 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Tri-county Rwd #2'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 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

Detected Contaminants

How Tri-county Rwd #2 compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Selenium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Selenium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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†’

Selenium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Alva
5,208 people
13 violations
163 violations
Kingfisher
5,073 people
186 violations
Porum Pwa
5,000 people
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Collinsville
5,400 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Lead Pipe Replacement $630
Water Filtration $350
PFAS Treatment $267
Total Estimated Cost $2,747

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,747 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Tri-county Rwd #2 (EPA ID: OK2006362) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 5,172 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 2 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00397 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Tri-county Rwd #2 (OK2006362) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-county Rwd #2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tri-county Rwd #2; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tri-county Rwd #2 serve?

Tri-county Rwd #2 serves approximately 5,172 people across 8 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Tri-county Rwd #2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
7
Latest sample
10/14/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 22 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 22 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOS 6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Tri-county Rwd #2's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Selenium, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Tri-county Rwd #2 serve?
Tri-county Rwd #2 serves approximately 5,172 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Tri-county Rwd #2's water source?
Tri-county Rwd #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tri-county Rwd #2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00397 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tri-county Rwd #2's service area?
The Tri-county Rwd #2 service area has a median household income of $55,027. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tri-county Rwd #2 get its water?
Tri-county Rwd #2'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.). Tri-county Rwd #2 (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2006362/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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