Water Quality: Chelsea, OK
1 water system • 1,964 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Chelsea is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,964 people, and has 39 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chelsea's violation count is 85% below the national average for Oklahoma. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Chelsea
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA ECONOMIC DEV. AUTH. | OK1021504 | Surface Water | 1,964 | 39 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.