Current Health-Based Noncompliance OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

R&c Water Corporation

EPA ID: OK3002703 ยท 400 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for R&c Water Corporation (OK3002703): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 2 active violations for R&c Water Corporation - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 400 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$66K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for R&c Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,198
Median Household Income
1,352
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The R&c Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $62,198 and an estimated 1,352 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

R&c Water Corporation'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How R&c Water Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

R&c Water Corporation (EPA ID: OK3002703) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 73759 in Medford.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 R&c Water Corporation (OK3002703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is R&c Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for R&c Water Corporation. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does R&c Water Corporation serve?

R&c Water Corporation serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does R&c Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in R&c Water Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 R&c Water Corporation serve?
R&c Water Corporation serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is R&c Water Corporation's water source?
R&c Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in R&c Water Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of R&c Water Corporation's service area?
The R&c Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $62,198. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does R&c Water Corporation get its water?
R&c Water Corporation'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

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R&c Water Corporation (EPA ID: OK3002703) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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