Latimer Company Rwd #2
EPA ID: OK3003903 · 1,500 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Current EPA status: Latimer Company Rwd #2, 22 open violations, 1,500 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 22 (2024) to 38 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Latimer Company Rwd #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Latimer Company Rwd #2 serves a community with a median household income of $39,920 and an estimated 11,507 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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?
Latimer Company Rwd #2'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.
About 3% of homes in Pushmataha 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
Detected Contaminants
How Latimer Company Rwd #2 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Latimer Company Rwd #2 (EPA ID: OK3003903) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 30, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1019 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 30, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1019 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74571 | 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
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 Latimer Company Rwd #2 (OK3003903) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Latimer Company Rwd #2 water safe to drink?
Latimer Company Rwd #2 has recorded 22 health-based violations 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 Latimer Company Rwd #2 serve?
Latimer Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 1,500 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.
Where does Latimer Company Rwd #2 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
Contact information from LATIMER 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: LATIMER 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 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.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from LATIMER 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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
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.
Aesthetic measurements from LATIMER CO. RWD #2 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).
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
MCL, LRAA violation
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30
MCL, LRAA violation
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
MCL, LRAA violation
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM2024-10-01 to 2024-12-31
MCL, LRAA violation
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MCL · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
MCL violation
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treatment technique · CARBON, TOTAL2024-06-01 to 2024-06-30
INADEQUATE DBP PRECURSOR REMOVAL
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treatment technique · CARBON, TOTAL2024-09-01 to 2024-09-30
INADEQUATE DBP PRECURSOR REMOVAL
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monitoring · CHLORINE2024-01-01 to 2024-01-31
ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR MONITORING
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monitoring · CHLORINE2024-05-01 to 2024-05-31
ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR MONITORING
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monitoring · E. COLI2024-01-01 to 2024-01-31
ROUTINE, MINOR (RTCR) MONITORING
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monitoring · E. COLI2024-05-01 to 2024-05-31
ROUTINE, MINOR (RTCR) MONITORING
Violations record from LATIMER CO. RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- FAILURE SUBMIT OEL REPORT FOR TTHM 6/30/2024 - 12/4/2024
- WATER QUALITY PARAMETER M/R (LCR) violation 1/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
- Missed monitoring samples for WATER QUALITY PARAMETER 1/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
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
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
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