Health Violations Found OK 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mccurtain Company Rwd #2

EPA ID: OK3004814 · 755 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 yields 7 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 755 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
755
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$123K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 21 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$50,447
Median Household Income
4,967
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 serves a community with a median household income of $50,447 and an estimated 4,967 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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?

Surface Water

Mccurtain 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in McCurtain 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 9 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 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

A 9 violations
Elmore City
756 people
0 violations
B 31 violations
Le Ann Water
750 people
0 violations
B 31 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 Property Value Decline $6,165

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,585
10 years
$21,170
20 years
$42,340

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $21,170 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

Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 (EPA ID: OK3004814) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 755 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

11 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 7 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
September 29, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 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 9 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 7 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 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 →

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 (OK3004814) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 water safe to drink?

Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 has recorded 11 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 Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 serve?

Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 755 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Mccurtain 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.

Phone
580-746-2423
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.

Contact information from MCCURTAIN 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
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: MCCURTAIN 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 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.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MCCURTAIN 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.

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).

  • MCL · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)
    2024-01-01/2024-03-31
    MCL, LRAA

Violations record from MCCURTAIN 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.

Notable events from MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #2 Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Coliform bacteria exceeded treatment technique trigger in February 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

Is water from Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 safe to drink?
Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 has a C safety grade based on 20 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mccurtain Company Rwd #2's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 4 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 Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 serve?
Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 serves approximately 755 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mccurtain Company Rwd #2's water source?
Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mccurtain Company Rwd #2's service area?
The Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 service area has a median household income of $50,447. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 get its water?
Mccurtain 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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