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Kay Company Rwd #3

EPA ID: OK3003602 ยท 1,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kay Company Rwd #3 (OK3003602): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Kay Company Rwd #3 has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,000 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
1,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kay Company Rwd #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$59,000
Median Household Income
34,785
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kay Company Rwd #3 serves a community with a median household income of $59,000 and an estimated 34,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Kay Company Rwd #3'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Pecan Valley Rwd
1,000 people
8 violations
Major County Rwd #1
1,000 people
29 violations
11 violations
14 violations
Hulbert Pwa
1,007 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Kay Company Rwd #3 (EPA ID: OK3003602) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Kay Company Rwd #3 (OK3003602) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay Company Rwd #3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kay Company Rwd #3 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Kay Company Rwd #3 serve?

Kay Company Rwd #3 serves approximately 1,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Kay Company Rwd #3 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Kay Company Rwd #3 safe to drink?
Kay Company Rwd #3 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Kay Company Rwd #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kay Company Rwd #3 serve?
Kay Company Rwd #3 serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kay Company Rwd #3's water source?
Kay Company Rwd #3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kay Company Rwd #3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kay Company Rwd #3's service area?
The Kay Company Rwd #3 service area has a median household income of $59,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kay Company Rwd #3 get its water?
Kay Company Rwd #3'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kay Company Rwd #3 Water Quality Report, OK. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok3003602/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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