Health Violations Found OK 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9

EPA ID: OK3004907 · 1,761 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Based on the latest federal compliance data, Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 has 10 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 1,761 people throughout its service territory.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
1,761
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 28 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$45,611
Median Household Income
19,320
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 serves a community with a median household income of $45,611 and an estimated 19,320 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

Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in McIntosh 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 2105 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

Leflore Company Rwd #1
1,758 people
0 violations
Haskell Pwa-wells
1,765 people
B 23 violations
Kay Company Rwd #1
1,765 people
0 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,033 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 (EPA ID: OK3004907) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,761 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

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

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 20, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 3, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 5, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
74845 0.0006 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 Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 (OK3004907) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 water safe to drink?

Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 has recorded 2 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 Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 serve?

Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 serves approximately 1,761 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 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
918-680-0469
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 MCINTOSH CO. RWS & SWMD #9 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
Chloramines
Treatment chemicals reported
chloramines

Source: MCINTOSH CO. RWS & SWMD #9 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.
chloramines

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MCINTOSH CO. RWS & SWMD #9 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 · TTHM
    2024-10-01 to 2024-12-31
    LOCATIONAL RUNNING ANNUAL AVERAGE (LRRA) EXCEEDED MCL

Violations record from MCINTOSH CO. RWS & SWMD #9 Consumer Confidence Report.

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 Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 safe to drink?
Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 earns a B safety grade with 18 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 serve?
Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 serves approximately 1,761 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9's water source?
Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9's service area?
The Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 service area has a median household income of $45,611. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9 get its water?
Mcintosh Company Rws & Swmd #9'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

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3

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