Water Quality: Kaw City, OK
1 water system • 372 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Kaw City is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 372 people, and has 89 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Kaw City's violation count is 66% below the national average for Oklahoma. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving Kaw City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAW CITY WATER AUTHORITY | OK2003605 | Groundwater | 372 | 89 |
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.