SAND SPRINGS

PWSID: OK1020420 · Sand Springs, OK · Serves 28,774 people

Health Violations

SAND SPRINGS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
28,774
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

SAND SPRINGS (PWSID OK1020420) 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 28,774 people in Sand Springs, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform, Antimony. Recorded violations span 1980–1996.

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)
OK1020420
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Sand Springs, OK
Population Served
28,774
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 6 6
Total Coliform 1 1
Antimony 1 1

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1995
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993
Total Coliform Yes Apr 1, 1989
Antimony Yes Jun 30, 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SAND SPRINGS water safe to drink?
SAND SPRINGS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 SAND SPRINGS serve?
SAND SPRINGS serves 28,774 people in Sand Springs, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SAND SPRINGS have?
SAND SPRINGS has 8 total violations on record spanning 1980–1996. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SAND SPRINGS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform, Antimony.

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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