LEFLORE CO. RWD #1

PWSID: OK3004003 · Poteau, OK · Serves 1,758 people

Health Violations

LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 has 9 health-based violations out of 9 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,758
Total Violations
9
Health Violations
9
Source Type
Surface Water

LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 (PWSID OK3004003) 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 1,758 people in Poteau, OK, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Oklahoma drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 9 total violations, with 9 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 1980–1993.

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)
OK3004003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Poteau, OK
Population Served
1,758
Health Violations
Yes (9)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 7 7
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (9)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1992
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Feb 1, 1986
Total Coliform Yes Aug 1, 1985
Total Coliform Yes Mar 1, 1984
Total Coliform Yes Nov 30, 1981
Total Coliform Yes May 31, 1981
Total Coliform Yes Mar 31, 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 water safe to drink?
LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 has 9 health-based violations out of 9 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 LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 serve?
LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 serves 1,758 people in Poteau, OK. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 have?
LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 has 9 total violations on record spanning 1980–1993. 9 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 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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