Lawton Water Quality

Oklahoma

Health Violations

The tap water in Lawton, Oklahoma is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 99,224 people. 21 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

11
Water Systems
99,224
Population Served
21
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Lawton, Oklahoma is delivered through 11 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 99,224 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 Lawton shows 21 total violations across all 11 systems, of which 21 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 5200, 8000, 3100, 1040, 3000. 4 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
LAWTON 92,757 4 Health
COMANCHE CO RWD #1 2,800 2 Health
COMANCHE CO RWD #3 2,325 9 Health
PECAN VALLEY RWD 1,000 0 Clean
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT 77 5 Health
SOUTHEAST WATER ASSOCIATION 51 0 Clean
HWY 7 EAST WATER ASSN 50 0 Clean
SUNNYSIDE WATER ASSOC 50 1 Health
CLEMMER WATER ASSOCIATION 47 0 Clean
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 42 0 Clean
VALLEY VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION 25 0 Clean

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
5200 2024-10-17
8000 2021-07-01
3100 1998-06-01
1040 1997-10-01
3100 1997-06-01
3100 1996-07-01
1040 1996-06-30
3100 1995-06-01
3100 1994-09-01
3100 1993-09-01
3100 1993-02-01
3100 1992-12-01
3100 1992-11-01
3100 1991-11-01
3100 1991-07-01
3000 1989-10-01
3000 1988-08-01
3000 1988-06-01
3000 1986-08-01
3000 1986-05-01
3000 1986-02-01

TRI Facilities in Lawton

Facility Total Releases
Republic Paperboard Co. 622.1K lbs
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co 187.5K lbs
American Phoenix Inc 123.9K lbs
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. - Lawton 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawton, Oklahoma water safe to drink?
Lawton is served by 11 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 99,224 people. 21 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 Lawton have?
Lawton water systems have a total of 21 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 21 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Lawton water?
Health-based violations for Lawton water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 8000, 3100, 1040, 3000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Lawton?
11 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Lawton, Oklahoma, collectively covering approximately 99,224 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Lawton get its drinking water?
Lawton's water supply comes from 11 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Lawton?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Lawton, Oklahoma, reporting a combined 933.5K 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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