BURNS FLAT PWS

PWSID: OK2007505 · Burns Flat, OK · Serves 2,057 people

Health Violations

BURNS FLAT PWS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,057
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

BURNS FLAT PWS (PWSID OK2007505) 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 2,057 people in Burns Flat, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 1982–2024.

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)
OK2007505
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Burns Flat, OK
Population Served
2,057
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 3 3
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1983
Total Coliform Yes Jun 30, 1982
Total Coliform Yes May 31, 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BURNS FLAT PWS water safe to drink?
BURNS FLAT PWS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 BURNS FLAT PWS serve?
BURNS FLAT PWS serves 2,057 people in Burns Flat, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BURNS FLAT PWS have?
BURNS FLAT PWS has 4 total violations on record spanning 1982–2024. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BURNS FLAT PWS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform, 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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