Nicoma Park
EPA ID: OK8005579 ยท 318 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nicoma Park (OK8005579): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Even though Nicoma Park accumulated 157 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 318 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nicoma Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nicoma Park serves a community with a median household income of $66,874 and an estimated 23,864 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nicoma Park'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Nicoma Park compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 6 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 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
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
Nicoma Park (EPA ID: OK8005579) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 318 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 157 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2034 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0322 mg/L | Yes | 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 Nicoma Park (OK8005579) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicoma Park water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Nicoma Park; its 157 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Nicoma Park serve?
Nicoma Park serves approximately 318 people across 2 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.
Where does Nicoma Park get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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