Health Violations Found OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Washita Company Rwd #2

EPA ID: OK2007511 · 1,032 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Washita Company Rwd #2 has 3 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,032 residents.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
1,032
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0156 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2023) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washita Company Rwd #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$56,226
Median Household Income
29,927
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washita Company Rwd #2 serves a community with a median household income of $56,226 and an estimated 29,927 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Washita Company 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
32th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Washita 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Washita Company Rwd #2 compares to EPA limits

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

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.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 1019 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

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 →

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Braggs Water Works
1,030 people
A 6 violations
0 violations
0 violations
Erick
1,023 people
B 11 violations
Fletcher
1,022 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $890
Flood Insurance $700
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $83
Total Estimated Cost $2,073

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.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,945
10 years
$15,890
20 years
$31,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,073 (one-time) vs. $15,890 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

Washita Company Rwd #2 (EPA ID: OK2007511) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,032 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 1019 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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
73024 0.0156 mg/L Yes N/A
73021 0.00387 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 Washita Company Rwd #2 (OK2007511) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washita Company Rwd #2 water safe to drink?

Washita Company Rwd #2 has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Washita Company Rwd #2 serve?

Washita Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 1,032 people across 8 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Washita Company Rwd #2 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
405-929-7264
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.

Contact information from WASHITA CO RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.

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.

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: WASHITA CO RWD #2 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.

Naturally occurring mineralsRadioactive materialAnimal sourcesHuman activity

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from WASHITA CO RWD #2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Washita Company Rwd #2 safe to drink?
Washita Company Rwd #2 earns a B safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Washita Company Rwd #2's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 1019. 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 Washita Company Rwd #2 serve?
Washita Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 1,032 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Washita Company Rwd #2's water source?
Washita Company Rwd #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Washita Company Rwd #2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0156 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 Washita Company Rwd #2's service area?
The Washita Company Rwd #2 service area has a median household income of $56,226. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Washita Company Rwd #2 get its water?
Washita Company 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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