WAKITA

PWSID: OK2002706 · Wakita, OK · Serves 344 people

Health Violations

WAKITA has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
344
Total Violations
13
Health Violations
13
Source Type
Groundwater

WAKITA (PWSID OK2002706) 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 344 people in Wakita, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 13 total violations, with 13 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform, Nitrate. Recorded violations span 1986–1999.

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)
OK2002706
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Wakita, OK
Population Served
344
Health Violations
Yes (13)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 7 7
Total Coliform 4 4
Nitrate 2 2

Violation History (13)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1998
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 1996
Nitrate Yes Jun 30, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1992
Total Coliform Yes Nov 1, 1990
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1990
Total Coliform Yes Dec 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Oct 1, 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WAKITA water safe to drink?
WAKITA has 13 health-based violations out of 13 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 WAKITA serve?
WAKITA serves 344 people in Wakita, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WAKITA have?
WAKITA has 13 total violations on record spanning 1986–1999. 13 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WAKITA water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform, 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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