Duncan Water Quality

Oklahoma

Health Violations

The tap water in Duncan, Oklahoma is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 23,000 people. 63 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2920 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
23,000
Population Served
63
Total Violations
63
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Duncan, Oklahoma is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 23,000 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Duncan shows 63 total violations across all 1 system, of which 63 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2920, 2950, 2456, 0300, 3100 and 1 others. 6 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Oklahoma drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
DUNCAN PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY 23,000 63 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2920 2024-10-01
2920 2024-10-01
2920 2024-07-01
2920 2024-07-01
2920 2024-07-01
2920 2024-04-01
2920 2024-04-01
2920 2024-04-01
2920 2024-01-01
2920 2024-01-01
2920 2024-01-01
2920 2024-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2920 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-04-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2017-10-01
2456 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2456 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
0300 2016-12-01
2456 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2456 2016-07-01

TRI Facilities in Duncan

Facility Total Releases
Halliburton Manufacturing & Leasing Co LLC 536.6K lbs
Dcp Midstream Lp/sholem Gas Plant 35.6K lbs
Halliburton Duncan Field Camp 0 lbs
Duncan Batch Plant 0 lbs
Sensia LLC 0 lbs
Duncan #2 Batch Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan, Oklahoma water safe to drink?
Duncan is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 23,000 people. 63 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Duncan have?
Duncan water systems have a total of 63 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 63 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Duncan water?
Health-based violations for Duncan water systems include the following contaminants: 2920, 2950, 2456, 0300, 3100 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Duncan?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Duncan, Oklahoma, collectively covering approximately 23,000 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Duncan get its drinking water?
Duncan's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Duncan?
Yes, 6 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Duncan, Oklahoma, reporting a combined 572.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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