BECKHAM CO RWD # 1

PWSID: OK2000505 · Carter, OK · Serves 1,595 people

Health Violations

BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 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
1,595
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 (PWSID OK2000505) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,595 people in Carter, 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 Nitrate. Recorded violations span 1979–1993.

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)
OK2000505
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Carter, OK
Population Served
1,595
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Nitrate 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Nitrate Yes Aug 9, 1993
Nitrate Yes Sep 26, 1984
Nitrate Yes Sep 1, 1984
Nitrate Yes Apr 2, 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 water safe to drink?
BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 serve?
BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 serves 1,595 people in Carter, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 have?
BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 has 4 total violations on record spanning 1979–1993. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BECKHAM CO RWD # 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Nitrate.

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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