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Strike Axe (chimney Rock)

EPA ID: OK3005739 · 275 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Strike Axe (chimney Rock) shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 275 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

275
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2023) to 37 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$61,639
Median Household Income
41,678
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Strike Axe (chimney Rock) serves a community with a median household income of $61,639 and an estimated 41,678 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Strike Axe (chimney Rock)'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $750
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $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

Strike Axe (chimney Rock) (EPA ID: OK3005739) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 275 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Strike Axe (chimney Rock) (OK3005739) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strike Axe (chimney Rock) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Strike Axe (chimney Rock) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Strike Axe (chimney Rock) serve?

Strike Axe (chimney Rock) serves approximately 275 people across 4 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Strike Axe (chimney Rock) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
133
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 275
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Strike Axe (chimney Rock) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Strike Axe (chimney Rock) serve?
Strike Axe (chimney Rock) serves approximately 275 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Strike Axe (chimney Rock)'s water source?
Strike Axe (chimney Rock) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Strike Axe (chimney Rock)'s service area?
The Strike Axe (chimney Rock) service area has a median household income of $61,639. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Strike Axe (chimney Rock) get its water?
Strike Axe (chimney Rock)'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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