Current Noncompliance OK 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Peppers Ranch

EPA ID: OK4004216 ยท 99 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Peppers Ranch (OK4004216): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Peppers Ranch - the utility supplies approximately 99 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

99
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
177
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0042 mg/L
Max Lead Level
43
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Peppers Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$138,953
Median Household Income
18,973
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Peppers Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $138,953 and an estimated 18,973 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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

Peppers Ranch'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Peppers Ranch compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Peppers Ranch (EPA ID: OK4004216) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 99 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: 156 resolved, 20 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
December 23, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 12, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 5 No
Atrazine Organic 5 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 5 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 5 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0042 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 Peppers Ranch (OK4004216) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peppers Ranch 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 Peppers Ranch serve?

Peppers Ranch serves approximately 99 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.

Where does Peppers Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Peppers Ranch's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. 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 Peppers Ranch serve?
Peppers Ranch serves approximately 99 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Peppers Ranch's water source?
Peppers Ranch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Peppers Ranch's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0042 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Peppers Ranch's service area?
The Peppers Ranch service area has a median household income of $138,953. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Peppers Ranch get its water?
Peppers Ranch'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Peppers Ranch (OK): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ok4004216/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Peppers Ranch (EPA ID: OK4004216) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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