D34/100
BOWLEGS LIMA WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,500 people · Oklahoma
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
OK2006701
Violations
30
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – June 1, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
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: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 BOWLEGS LIMA WATER
Is BOWLEGS LIMA WATER water safe to drink?
BOWLEGS LIMA WATER water receives a grade of D (34/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BOWLEGS LIMA WATER detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BOWLEGS LIMA WATER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BOWLEGS LIMA WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOWLEGS LIMA WATER has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOWLEGS LIMA WATER serve?
BOWLEGS LIMA WATER serves approximately 2,500 people, Oklahoma.
What type of water does BOWLEGS LIMA WATER provide?
BOWLEGS LIMA WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OK2006701.
How does BOWLEGS LIMA WATER compare to other utilities in Oklahoma?
BOWLEGS LIMA WATER scores 34/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Oklahoma state page for a full comparison of water systems.