Konawa Pwa
EPA ID: OK2006704 ยท 1,479 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Konawa Pwa (OK2006704): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Konawa Pwa has 263 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,479 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Konawa Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Konawa Pwa have a median household income of $39,891 and about 2,775 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Konawa Pwa'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Konawa Pwa (EPA ID: OK2006704) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,479 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 74849 in Konawa.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 257 resolved, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 12, 2023 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 11 | Yes |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 10 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 10 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0049 mg/L | No | 2026-06-30 |
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
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.
- 74849 - Konawa
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Konawa Pwa (OK2006704) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Konawa Pwa water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Konawa Pwa; its 263 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Konawa Pwa serve?
Konawa Pwa serves approximately 1,479 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Konawa Pwa get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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