PERKINS

PWSID: OK2006012 · Perkins, OK · Serves 2,572 people

Health Violations

PERKINS has 14 health-based violations out of 14 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,572
Total Violations
14
Health Violations
14
Source Type
Groundwater

PERKINS (PWSID OK2006012) 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 2,572 people in Perkins, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 14 total violations, with 14 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1980–1992.

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)
OK2006012
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Perkins, OK
Population Served
2,572
Health Violations
Yes (14)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 13 13
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (14)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1992
Total Coliform Yes Apr 1, 1984
Total Coliform Yes Oct 1, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Sep 30, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1983
Total Coliform Yes May 31, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Apr 30, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1982
Total Coliform Yes May 31, 1982
Total Coliform Yes Dec 31, 1981
Total Coliform Yes Oct 31, 1981
Total Coliform Yes Aug 31, 1981
Total Coliform Yes Apr 30, 1981
Total Coliform Yes Sep 30, 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PERKINS water safe to drink?
PERKINS has 14 health-based violations out of 14 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 PERKINS serve?
PERKINS serves 2,572 people in Perkins, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PERKINS have?
PERKINS has 14 total violations on record spanning 1980–1992. 14 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PERKINS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: 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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