Current Noncompliance OK 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)

EPA ID: OK3006222 ยท 896 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) (OK3006222): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 896 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

896
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00699 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,469
Median Household Income
4,193
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) serves a community with a median household income of $65,469 and an estimated 4,193 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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6 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) (EPA ID: OK3006222) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 896 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00699 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) (OK3006222) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) serve?

Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) serves approximately 896 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) serve?
Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) serves approximately 896 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s water source?
Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00699 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s service area?
The Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) service area has a median household income of $65,469. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) get its water?
Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown)'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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