Water Quality in Ponca City, OK (74653)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 74653.

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

3,710

Population

10

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Ponca City Mun Water

All resolved
Surface water 27,155 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tonkawa

1 health-based
Groundwater 3,299 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tonkawa Tribe Of Oklahoma

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 400 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tonkawa Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 40.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1636 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Stagecoach Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies - Tonkawa

Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr)

Wheatheart Truck Stop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tonkawa Gas Processing

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Hideaway Rv Park

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Cardon'S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1636 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ponca City (74653) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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