GAGE

PWSID: OK2002301 · Gage, OK · Serves 429 people

Health Violations

GAGE has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
429
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

GAGE (PWSID OK2002301) 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 429 people in Gage, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Nitrate, Total Coliform, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 1982–2024.

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)
OK2002301
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Gage, OK
Population Served
429
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Nitrate 11 11
Total Coliform 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Nitrate Yes Jan 1, 1998
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 1997
Nitrate Yes Jan 1, 1997
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 1996
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 1995
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 1994
Nitrate Yes Jul 1, 1994
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 1994
Nitrate Yes Jan 1, 1994
Nitrate Yes Oct 27, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 1992
Nitrate Yes Apr 1, 1988
Total Coliform Yes Nov 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GAGE water safe to drink?
GAGE has 15 health-based violations out of 15 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 GAGE serve?
GAGE serves 429 people in Gage, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GAGE have?
GAGE has 15 total violations on record spanning 1982–2024. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GAGE water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Nitrate, 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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