Public water system · OK1011501
ActiveAltus
Community water system in Jackson County, Oklahoma, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,717
Service connections
9,415
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 1008 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 03 | 2050 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-12-30 | 35 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | 03 | 2050 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-08-01 | 27 | 2920 | No | Resolved |
Altus: frequently asked questions
Is Altus's water safe to drink?
Altus is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the OK state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Altus?
Altus (PWSID OK1011501) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the OK state drinking water program.
How many people does Altus serve?
Altus reports serving 18,717 people through 9,415 service connections in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Where does Altus get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Medford Water Commission | Jackson | 106,068 | Community | Surface water |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of | Jackson | 35,259 | Community | Surface water |
| Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | Jackson | 33,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |