FAIRMONT

PWSID: OK2002413 · Fairmont, OK · Serves 147 people

Health Violations

FAIRMONT has 22 health-based violations out of 22 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
147
Total Violations
22
Health Violations
22
Source Type
Groundwater

FAIRMONT (PWSID OK2002413) 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 147 people in Fairmont, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 22 total violations, with 22 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 5 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Total Coliform, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1985–2024.

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)
OK2002413
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Fairmont, OK
Population Served
147
Health Violations
Yes (22)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Violation History (22)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2013
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2012
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2012
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 15, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2012
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Nov 14, 2011
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2011
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2010
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2009
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2009
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2009
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2009
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 1995
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 1993
Total Coliform Yes Mar 1, 1990
Total Coliform Yes May 1, 1989
Total Coliform Yes Apr 1, 1989
Total Coliform Yes Feb 1, 1987
Total Coliform Yes Jun 1, 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAIRMONT water safe to drink?
FAIRMONT has 22 health-based violations out of 22 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 FAIRMONT serve?
FAIRMONT serves 147 people in Fairmont, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FAIRMONT have?
FAIRMONT has 22 total violations on record spanning 1985–2024. 22 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FAIRMONT water?
Violations have been recorded for 5 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, 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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