WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY

PWSID: OK1011305 · Walters, OK · Serves 2,551 people

Health Violations

WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY has 28 health-based violations out of 28 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,551
Total Violations
28
Health Violations
28
Source Type
Surface Water

WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY (PWSID OK1011305) 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 2,551 people in Walters, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 28 total violations, with 28 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 5 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 1990–2024.

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)
OK1011305
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Walters, OK
Population Served
2,551
Health Violations
Yes (28)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Violation History (28)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2013
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2013
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2011
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991
Antimony Yes Jun 1, 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY has 28 health-based violations out of 28 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 WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY serve?
WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY serves 2,551 people in Walters, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY have?
WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY has 28 total violations on record spanning 1990–2024. 28 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 5 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha.

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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