BETHANY

PWSID: OK2005519 · Bethany, OK · Serves 20,307 people

Health Violations

BETHANY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
20,307
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

BETHANY (PWSID OK2005519) 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 20,307 people in Bethany, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–2022.

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)
OK2005519
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Bethany, OK
Population Served
20,307
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes May 1, 2022
E. coli Yes May 1, 2022
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BETHANY water safe to drink?
BETHANY has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 BETHANY serve?
BETHANY serves 20,307 people in Bethany, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BETHANY have?
BETHANY has 3 total violations on record spanning 1991–2022. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BETHANY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, 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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