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VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,472 people · Oklahoma

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
OK1021611
Violations
77

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

12

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

5

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 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: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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 VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY

Is VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 77 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY has 77 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, RPT. 57 are health-based violations.

How many people does VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY serve?

VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY serves approximately 6,472 people, Oklahoma.

What type of water does VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY provide?

VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OK1021611.

How does VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Oklahoma?

VINITA UTILITIES AUTHORITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Oklahoma state page for a full comparison of water systems.