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Oklahoma Water Quality
537
Utilities in database
3.6M
Residents served
3
With open violations
161
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Oklahoma public drinking water is served by 537 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 3.6 million residents through public utilities. 3 of those systems currently have open health-based violations on record in the EPA federal database. 161 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 25% of OK residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
3 Oklahoma water systems have open health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS. An open violation means a contaminant exceeded a federal limit and the violation has not been formally resolved in the federal database. Check individual utility pages for current status.
Open Health-Based Violations in Oklahoma
Records sourced from EPA SDWIS. A record may be under review or resolved at the utility level but not yet updated in federal records. Water Utility Report does not determine whether water is safe to drink.
Drinking Water in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 537 community water systems serving approximately 3.6 million residents. Primary water sources include surface water. The most commonly reported contaminants include disinfection byproducts, nitrates, arsenic. 25% of Oklahoma residents rely on private wells. DEQ holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Highest Risk Utilities
Oklahoma systems with open health-based violations in EPA records.
Safest Large Utilities
Oklahoma systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Oklahoma
201–225 of 537Bowlegs Lima Water
OK2006701 · 2,500 served
51 East Water
OK3006003 · 2,500 served
Creek Co Rwd # 5
OK2001994 · 2,500 served
Jay
OK1021674 · 2,482 served
Water Improvement District #3
OK3007221 · 2,475 served
Grady Co Rwd #7 (ninnekah)
OK2002633 · 2,425 served
Porter Pwa
OK3007306 · 2,400 served
Mayes Co Rwd # 3
OK1021640 · 2,400 served
Prague
OK2004101 · 2,395 served
Okmulgee Co. Rwd #20
OK3005606 · 2,377 served
Cache
OK2001607 · 2,371 served
Okmulgee Co. Rwd #7 (nuyaka)
OK3005608 · 2,357 served
Okmulgee Co. Rwd #2 (preston)
OK3005604 · 2,355 served
Comanche Co Rwd #3
OK2001602 · 2,325 served
Colbert Pua
OK2000716 · 2,312 served
Wynnewood Water & Light
OK1010812 · 2,307 served
Hartshorne
OK3006101 · 2,300 served
Cherokee Co. Rwd #3 (grandview)
OK4001117 · 2,300 served
Choctaw Co. Rwd #1
OK2001204 · 2,300 served
Muskogee Co. Rwd #1 (oktaha)
OK3005106 · 2,280 served
Hollis
OK2002901 · 2,264 served
Okfuskee Co. Rwd #2
OK3005402 · 2,250 served
Washington Co Rwd #2
OK3007403 · 2,250 served
Newkirk
OK2003604 · 2,243 served
Pawnee
OK1021209 · 2,230 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Oklahoma
These contaminants appear most frequently in Oklahoma utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
City Water Reports in Oklahoma
Tap water quality pages for Oklahoma cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Oklahoma PFAS Watchlist — all utilities with official recordsIndependent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Oklahoma
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Oklahoma labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Oklahoma
Bowlegs Lima Water
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
51 East Water
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Creek Co Rwd # 5
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Oklahoma
161 water systems in Oklahoma with EPA UCMR 5 records
Active drinking water violations
3 open health-based violations on record — view official EPA SDWIS data
Lead in Oklahoma drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Oklahoma drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Oklahoma
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Oklahoma Drinking Water
Does Oklahoma drinking water have PFAS?
161 Oklahoma water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Oklahoma water utilities have open violations?
3 systems have open health-based violations in EPA SDWIS — search for your utility
How do I test my water in Oklahoma?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from OK tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Oklahoma PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Oklahoma water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Oklahoma Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-22