OSAGE CO RWD #21

PWSID: OK2003616 · Shidler, OK · Serves 1,500 people

Health Violations

OSAGE CO RWD #21 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,500
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

OSAGE CO RWD #21 (PWSID OK2003616) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,500 people in Shidler, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Turbidity, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 1992–2024.

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)
OK2003616
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Shidler, OK
Population Served
1,500
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3
Turbidity 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Turbidity Yes Apr 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OSAGE CO RWD #21 water safe to drink?
OSAGE CO RWD #21 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does OSAGE CO RWD #21 serve?
OSAGE CO RWD #21 serves 1,500 people in Shidler, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does OSAGE CO RWD #21 have?
OSAGE CO RWD #21 has 6 total violations on record spanning 1992–2024. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in OSAGE CO RWD #21 water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Turbidity, 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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