SAYRE

PWSID: OK2000508 · Sayre, OK · Serves 4,375 people

Health Violations

SAYRE has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,375
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

SAYRE (PWSID OK2000508) 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 4,375 people in Sayre, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1982–1993.

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)
OK2000508
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Sayre, OK
Population Served
4,375
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 3 3
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1991
Total Coliform Yes May 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Dec 1, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SAYRE water safe to drink?
SAYRE has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 SAYRE serve?
SAYRE serves 4,375 people in Sayre, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SAYRE have?
SAYRE has 5 total violations on record spanning 1982–1993. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SAYRE water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform, 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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