HARPER CO RWD #1

PWSID: OK2003001 · Buffalo, OK · Serves 198 people

Health Violations

HARPER CO RWD #1 has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
198
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Groundwater

HARPER CO RWD #1 (PWSID OK2003001) 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 198 people in Buffalo, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform. Recorded violations span 1986–2012.

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)
OK2003001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Buffalo, OK
Population Served
198
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4
Total Coliform 3 3

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2012
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1992
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1990
Total Coliform Yes Nov 1, 1987
Total Coliform Yes Jul 1, 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HARPER CO RWD #1 water safe to drink?
HARPER CO RWD #1 has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 HARPER CO RWD #1 serve?
HARPER CO RWD #1 serves 198 people in Buffalo, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HARPER CO RWD #1 have?
HARPER CO RWD #1 has 7 total violations on record spanning 1986–2012. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HARPER CO RWD #1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Total Coliform.

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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