Ramona Public Works Authority
EPA ID: OK3007408 · 564 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA data: Ramona Public Works Authority — zero violations, five years, 564 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 9 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ramona Public Works Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ramona Public Works Authority serves a community with a median household income of $73,250 and an estimated 2,379 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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?
Ramona Public Works Authority'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Ramona Public Works Authority (EPA ID: OK3007408) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 564 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 74061 in Ramona.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 74061 — Ramona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ramona Public Works Authority (OK3007408) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ramona Public Works Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ramona Public Works Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ramona Public Works Authority serve?
Ramona Public Works Authority serves approximately 564 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.
Where does Ramona Public Works Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →