HINTON

PWSID: OK2000809 · Hinton, OK · Serves 2,600 people

Health Violations

HINTON has 38 health-based violations out of 38 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,600
Total Violations
38
Health Violations
38
Source Type
Groundwater

HINTON (PWSID OK2000809) 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 2,600 people in Hinton, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 38 total violations, with 38 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Total Coliform, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 1984–2024.

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)
OK2000809
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hinton, OK
Population Served
2,600
Health Violations
Yes (38)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 33 33
Total Coliform 3 3
Gross Alpha 1 1
Nitrite 1 1

Violation History (38)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2021
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2021
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2020
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2020
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2020
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2020
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2019
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2019
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2019
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2018
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2018
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2017
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2017
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2016
Nitrite Yes Jan 1, 2016
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2015
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2015
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2014
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2013
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2013
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2013
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2013
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2012
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2011
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2010
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2010
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2010
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2010
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2009
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2009
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2009
Total Coliform Yes Feb 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Oct 1, 1985
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HINTON water safe to drink?
HINTON has 38 health-based violations out of 38 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 HINTON serve?
HINTON serves 2,600 people in Hinton, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HINTON have?
HINTON has 38 total violations on record spanning 1984–2024. 38 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HINTON water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Total Coliform, 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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