TEMPLE

PWSID: OK1011306 · Temple, OK · Serves 1,146 people

Health Violations

TEMPLE has 121 health-based violations out of 121 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,146
Total Violations
121
Health Violations
121
Source Type
Surface Water

TEMPLE (PWSID OK1011306) 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 1,146 people in Temple, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 121 total violations, with 121 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chloroform, Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2015–2025.

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)
OK1011306
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Temple, OK
Population Served
1,146
Health Violations
Yes (121)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 78 78
Chloroform 22 22
Turbidity 12 12
Arsenic 9 9

Violation History (121)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2023
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2023
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Oct 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Oct 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Oct 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Arsenic Yes Sep 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEMPLE water safe to drink?
TEMPLE has 121 health-based violations out of 121 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 TEMPLE serve?
TEMPLE serves 1,146 people in Temple, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TEMPLE have?
TEMPLE has 121 total violations on record spanning 2015–2025. 121 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TEMPLE water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chloroform, Turbidity.

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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