Mcalester Water Quality
Oklahoma
According to EPA SDWIS, Mcalester, Oklahoma is served by 10 community water systems covering about 28,783 people. The same extract lists 800 health-based violation records, most recently coded 2456 in 2025. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Mcalester, Oklahoma is delivered through 10 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 28,783 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.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 800 violation records across the 10 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 8 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule and 3 others. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCALESTER PWA | 18,206 | 156 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #7 (ARPELAR) | 2,040 | 90 | Health |
| US ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT | 1,872 | 9 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | 1,750 | 110 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | 1,680 | 229 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #16 | 1,268 | 27 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER) | 872 | 17 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #11 (KIOWA) | 790 | 22 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON) | 300 | 21 | Health |
| PITTSBURG CO. WATER AUTHORITY | 5 | 119 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER) | TTHM | 2025-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-10-01 |
| MCALESTER PWA | TTHM | 2025-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-07-01 |
| MCALESTER PWA | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| MCALESTER PWA | TTHM | 2025-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | TTHM | 2025-01-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | TTHM | 2025-01-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | TTHM | 2025-01-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON) | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #7 (ARPELAR) | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER) | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #16 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #11 (KIOWA) | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. WATER AUTHORITY | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| MCALESTER PWA | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | TTHM | 2024-07-01 |
What are Mcalester's health-based records for?
Mcalester's health-based violation records carry 8 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Tthm | 458 | 10 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 174 | 8 |
| Carbon, Total | 90 | 3 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 43 | 2 |
| Coliform (TCR) | 14 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 8 | 8 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 7 | 1 |
| Coliform (Pre-TCR) | 6 | 5 |
TRI Facilities in Mcalester
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| US Army McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 1.0M lbs |
| Eurecat US | 918.2K lbs |
| Choctaw Defense McAlester | 35 lbs |
| Dura-Line | 2 lbs |
| National Oilwell Varco McAlester Works | 0 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Mcalester, Oklahoma? ▼
How many water violations does Mcalester have in this EPA extract? ▼
What contaminants were found in Mcalester water? ▼
How many water systems serve Mcalester? ▼
Where does Mcalester get its drinking water? ▼
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How does Mcalester compare in Oklahoma?
Of the 482 Oklahoma places with at least one community water system on file, Mcalester ranks #3 by number of systems (10).
Either side of it: Edmond (15), Lawton (11), Claremore (9), Oklahoma City (9)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 10 community water systems whose service area lists Mcalester, ranked against the 482 Oklahoma places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.