WOODWARD

PWSID: OK2007701 · Woodward, OK · Serves 15,000 people

Health Violations

WOODWARD has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
15,000
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Groundwater

WOODWARD (PWSID OK2007701) 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 15,000 people in Woodward, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, Total Coliform. Recorded violations span 1980–2024.

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)
OK2007701
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Woodward, OK
Population Served
15,000
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 8 8
Gross Alpha 1 1
Total Coliform 1 1

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1997
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1995
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1992
Total Coliform Yes Aug 31, 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WOODWARD water safe to drink?
WOODWARD has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 WOODWARD serve?
WOODWARD serves 15,000 people in Woodward, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WOODWARD have?
WOODWARD has 10 total violations on record spanning 1980–2024. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WOODWARD water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha, Total Coliform.

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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