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City water profile

Altus water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Altus, Oklahoma.

Median indexed hardness

561PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 560.5–560.5 PPM

State comparison
335 PPM above
State hardness rank
#4 of 108
Matched utilities
1
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Altus has 2 published ZIP profiles across Jackson County. The indexed median is 561 PPM, compared with 226 PPM across Oklahoma.

Among the 108 Oklahomacities with an indexed median, Altus ranks #4from highest to lowest. Across all 148 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 7to 610 PPM.

The 560.5–560.5 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard2 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
62.6 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 2

Observation window: Jan 20, 2016 to Jun 3, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Altus

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

73521

Very Hard

560.5 PPM

Nearest site
61.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

73523

Very Hard

560.5 PPM

Nearest site
62.6 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Altus

PWSID OK1011501

Surface water
System population served
18,717
Last reported
May 13, 2026

A municipal system, in-state city, and served county all agree with this Census ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
CARBON, TOTALOK1011501Feb 1, 2026Archived
CARBON, TOTALOK1011501Feb 1, 2026Archived
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleOK1011501Apr 1, 2025Resolved
Chlorine dioxideOK1011501Apr 1, 2025Resolved
TTHMOK1011501Jan 1, 2025Archived · health-based
AtrazineOK1011501Jan 1, 2025Resolved
TTHMOK1011501Jan 1, 2025Archived · health-based
TTHMOK1011501Dec 30, 2024Resolved
TTHMOK1011501Oct 1, 2024Archived · health-based
AtrazineOK1011501Oct 1, 2024Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Altus

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 561 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.