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Geronimo

EPA ID: OK3001680 · 1,200 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Geronimo has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,200 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

1,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Geronimo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,125
Median Household Income
1,884
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Geronimo serves a community with a median household income of $71,125 and an estimated 1,884 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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?

Surface Water

Geronimo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Comanche 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 9 violations
Sperry
1,200 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Geronimo (EPA ID: OK3001680) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,200 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73543 in Geronimo.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Geronimo (OK3001680) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geronimo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Geronimo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Geronimo serve?

Geronimo serves approximately 1,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Geronimo get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
10
Galvanized — Replacement Required
163
Unknown Material
386
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,200
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Geronimo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Geronimo serve?
Geronimo serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Geronimo's water source?
Geronimo draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Geronimo's service area?
The Geronimo service area has a median household income of $71,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Geronimo get its water?
Geronimo's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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