HENNESSEY

PWSID: OK2003704 · Hennessey, OK · Serves 2,058 people

Health Violations

HENNESSEY has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,058
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Groundwater

HENNESSEY (PWSID OK2003704) 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 2,058 people in Hennessey, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Nitrite, Total Coliform, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1986–2022.

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)
OK2003704
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hennessey, OK
Population Served
2,058
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

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

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Nitrite Yes Jan 1, 2022
Nitrite Yes Jul 1, 2020
Nitrite Yes Oct 1, 2014
Nitrite Yes Jan 1, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 1991
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1990
Total Coliform Yes May 1, 1989
Total Coliform Yes Jan 1, 1987
Total Coliform Yes Sep 1, 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HENNESSEY water safe to drink?
HENNESSEY has 11 health-based violations out of 11 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 HENNESSEY serve?
HENNESSEY serves 2,058 people in Hennessey, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HENNESSEY have?
HENNESSEY has 11 total violations on record spanning 1986–2022. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HENNESSEY water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Nitrite, 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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