WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · Oklahoma
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
OK2001003
Violations
41
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
Contaminant
Detected
Limit (MCL)
Goal (MCLG)
Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L
0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L
Above Goal
EPA Violation History
12
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
11
Health-Related
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 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP
Is WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP water safe to drink?
WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 41 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP have any EPA violations?
Yes, WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MCL. 34 are health-based violations.
How many people does WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP serve?
WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP serves approximately 2,000 people, Oklahoma.
What type of water does WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP provide?
WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP 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 OK2001003.
How does WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP compare to other utilities in Oklahoma?
WESTERN CARTER CO WATER CORP 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.