Health Violations Found OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Hillsdale Pwa

EPA ID: OK3002404 · 110 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal compliance records for Hillsdale Pwa list 7 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 110 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

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

A · 94
Avg Safety Score
110
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hillsdale Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hillsdale 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Garfield 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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hillsdale Pwa 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.

Contaminant 1019 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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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Comparable Water Systems

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Bridgeport
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0 violations
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Manchester
104 people
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Huttons Corner Mhp
100 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

HILLSDALE PWA (EPA ID: OK3002404) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (94/100)

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. 7 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Resolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 1019 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 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
Contaminant 1019 Other Violation 7 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
73743 0.0026 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hillsdale Pwa (OK3002404) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsdale Pwa water safe to drink?

Hillsdale Pwa 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 Hillsdale Pwa serve?

Hillsdale Pwa serves approximately 110 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Hillsdale Pwa 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
580-635-2245
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Address
PO Box 62, HILLSDALE OK, 73743

Contact information from HILLSDALE PWA Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

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

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chloramines
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorinechloramines

Source: HILLSDALE PWA 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.
chlorinechloramines

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from HILLSDALE PWA 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.

Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

pH
6.2
How acidic or basic the water is on a 0-14 scale. Drinking water is typically near neutral.
EPA secondary range: 6.5 – 8.5
Fluoride
0.21 ppm
Measured fluoride concentration in parts per million.
EPA secondary MCL: 2.0 ppm
Alkalinity
119.8 ppm CaCO₃
Capacity of the water to neutralize acids, expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent.

Aesthetic measurements from HILLSDALE PWA Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

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 · Nitrate-Nitrite
    1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024
    MCL violation for Nitrate-Nitrite
  • monitoring · Nitrate-Nitrite
    7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024
    MCL violation for Nitrate-Nitrite
  • monitoring · Nitrate-Nitrite
    10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
    MCL violation for Nitrate-Nitrite

Violations record from HILLSDALE PWA 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 Hillsdale Pwa safe to drink?
Hillsdale Pwa earns a A safety grade with 16 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Hillsdale Pwa's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 1019, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Hillsdale Pwa serve?
Hillsdale Pwa serves approximately 110 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hillsdale Pwa's water source?
Hillsdale Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hillsdale Pwa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Hillsdale Pwa get its water?
Hillsdale 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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3

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