Health Violations Found OK 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Okmulgee Company Rwd #1

EPA ID: OK3005605 · 1,890 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 carried 9 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,890 people across the area it supplies.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
1,890
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$92K
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 Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$51,928
Median Household Income
25,808
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 serves a community with a median household income of $51,928 and an estimated 25,808 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Okmulgee Company Rwd #1'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1006 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.006 mg/L
Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1006 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 8 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 1 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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule 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. 2 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 →

Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma

A 19 violations
0 violations
0 violations
B 10 violations
Peggs Water Company
1,925 people
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,375
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,225

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,590

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,460
10 years
$14,920
20 years
$29,840

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,225 (one-time) vs. $14,920 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

Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 (EPA ID: OK3005605) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 1,890 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

10 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 9 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 1006 Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule 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 8 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 1006 Other Violation 1 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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 →

Antimony (EPA limit: 0.006 mg/L)

Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage At-risk groups: long-term residents, people with liver conditions.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, coagulation/filtration, activated alumina. 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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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 Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 (OK3005605) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 water safe to drink?

Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 has recorded 10 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 Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 serve?

Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 serves approximately 1,890 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 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
918-652-9546
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 OKMULGEE CO. RWD #1 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

Source: OKMULGEE CO. RWD #1 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 classification and chemical list sourced from OKMULGEE CO. RWD #1 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
602
Unknown Material
147
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,890
Reported to Oklahoma

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.

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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).

  • M/R · CHLORAMINE
    2024-06-01
    MRDL violation for chlorine/chloramine
  • Monitoring · SODIUM
    2024-01-01
    Routine major disinfectant monitoring violation for purchased system
  • TT · CHLORINE
    2024-09-01
    Concentration treatment technique violation for chlorine
  • public notice
    2024-06-01
    Additional health effects language for chloramines
  • public notice · CHLORAMINE
    2024-06-01
    Public notice for MRDL violation
  • Monitoring · LEAD & COPPER RULE
    2024-01-01
    Follow-up or routine tap monitoring violation for purchased system

Violations record from OKMULGEE CO. RWD #1 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 Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 safe to drink?
Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 has a C safety grade based on 13 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Okmulgee Company Rwd #1's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1006, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP 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 Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 serve?
Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 serves approximately 1,890 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Okmulgee Company Rwd #1's water source?
Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Okmulgee Company Rwd #1's service area?
The Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 service area has a median household income of $51,928. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Okmulgee Company Rwd #1 get its water?
Okmulgee Company Rwd #1'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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