Spiro East Water Association
EPA ID: OK3004005 · 1,817 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Spiro East Water Association sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,817 people.
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 6 (2023) to 41 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spiro East Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spiro East Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $49,503 and an estimated 12,306 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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?
Spiro East Water Association'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 1% of homes in Le Flore 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma
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
Spiro East Water Association (EPA ID: OK3004005) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,817 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Spiro East Water Association (OK3004005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spiro East Water Association water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Spiro East Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Spiro East Water Association serve?
Spiro East Water Association serves approximately 1,817 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.
Where does Spiro East Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.