TapSafetyReport
B77/100

BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 18,750 people · Oklahoma

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
OK3007243
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
237.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024 – July 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – July 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY

Is BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY detected?

69 contaminants were tested in BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY serve?

BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY serves approximately 18,750 people, Oklahoma.

What type of water does BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY provide?

BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OK3007243.

How does BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Oklahoma?

BIXBY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Oklahoma state page for a full comparison of water systems.