LAWTON

PWSID: OK1011303 · Lawton, OK · Serves 92,757 people

Health Violations

LAWTON has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
92,757
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

LAWTON (PWSID OK1011303) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 92,757 people in Lawton, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–1997.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Oklahoma state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
OK1011303
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Lawton, OK
Population Served
92,757
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAWTON water safe to drink?
LAWTON has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does LAWTON serve?
LAWTON serves 92,757 people in Lawton, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAWTON have?
LAWTON has 4 total violations on record spanning 1991–1997. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAWTON water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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