Konawa Pwa
EPA ID: OK2006704 ยท 1,479 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Konawa Pwa (OK2006704): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Konawa Pwa carries 263 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 1,479 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Konawa Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Konawa Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $39,891 and an estimated 2,775 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Konawa Pwa'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 Konawa Pwa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 10 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 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 10 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
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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 12, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 4100 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | 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 | Radionuclides | 11 | Yes |
| PFOA | PFAS | 10 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 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.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00487 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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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 the full compliance record 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
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Konawa Pwa (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok2006704/
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