Health Violations Found OK 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)

EPA ID: OK2006505 · 800 people served · 4 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) currently shows 2 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 800.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
800
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0162 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,801
Median Household Income
4,453
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) serves a community with a median household income of $65,801 and an estimated 4,453 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
3th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2105 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,140
Flood Insurance $450
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,815

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.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,280
10 years
$20,560
20 years
$41,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,815 (one-time) vs. $20,560 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

Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) (EPA ID: OK2006505) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 Yes
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 Yes
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
73667 0.0162 mg/L Yes N/A
73654 0.0058 mg/L No N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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 Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) (OK2006505) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) water safe to drink?

Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) serve?

Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) serves approximately 800 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
580-488-2900
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
P.O. BOX 155, LEEDEY OK, 73654-0155

Contact information from ROGER MILLS RWD # 2 (RED STAR) Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: ROGER MILLS RWD # 2 (RED STAR) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureSeptic systemsStorm water run-offIndustrial dischargesOil and gas productionMiningFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from ROGER MILLS RWD # 2 (RED STAR) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
275
Unknown Material
411
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 800
Reported to Oklahoma

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring · CHLORINE
    2023-10-01/2023-10-31
    Use of GWR treatment technique through existing filters. Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · CHLORINE
    2024-01-01/2024-01-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · CHLORINE
    2024-02-01/2024-02-29
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · NITRATE-NITRITE
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · 2,4-D
    2023-10-01/2023-12-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · 2,4-D
    2024-01-01/2024-03-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · GLYPHOSATE
    2023-10-01/2023-12-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · GLYPHOSATE
    2024-01-01/2024-03-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · GLYPHOSATE
    2024-04-01/2024-06-30
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · PICLORAM
    2023-10-01/2023-12-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · PICLORAM
    2024-01-01/2024-03-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · TOTAL COLIFORM
    2023-10-01/2023-10-31
    Monitoring Violation: Failure to collect all required samples.
  • monitoring · chlorine (disinfectant)
    2024-09-01/2024-09-30
    Standard monitoring violations (routine monitoring and reporting detected).

Violations record from ROGER MILLS RWD # 2 (RED STAR) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) safe to drink?
Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) earns a B safety grade with 15 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform 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 Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) serve?
Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'s water source?
Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0162 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'s service area?
The Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) service area has a median household income of $65,801. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star) get its water?
Roger Mills Rwd # 2 (red Star)'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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