Water Quality in Altus, OK (73539)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 73539.

Past Health-Based Violations

20 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

189

Population

4

Water Systems

29

Violations (5yr)

20

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Altus

20 health-based
Surface water 18,717 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 20 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

S Side School

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Humphrey Coop Supply

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Danny B'S Red River Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Altus (73539) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.

Fewer violations 84th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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