Atoka County, Oklahoma — public water systems
At a glance
7 active public water systems are filed under Atoka County, Oklahoma in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 10,495 people served. The largest is Atoka Co. Rws & Swmd #4, which reports serving 3,000 people. All 7 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
7
Population served
10.5K
Community systems
7
Groundwater share
28.6%
How does Atoka County compare with other Oklahoma counties?
Atoka County has the 64th-most active public water systems among the 92 counties listed for active Oklahoma systems in EPA records; among the 78 with 3 or more systems, the median has 11. Its systems report 10,495 people served in total, the 50th-largest county figure in the state and 0.3% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,499 people, about half of the Oklahoma average of 2,907. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Atoka County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Atoka County's active systems draw on surface water (3, 43%), groundwater (2, 29%) and purchased surface water (2, 29%). Overall, 29% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 71% on surface water, compared with 62% and 38% across Oklahoma. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. The county's largest system, Atoka Co. Rws & Swmd #4, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Atoka County?
Atoka County's active systems break down as 7 community systems (100%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. EPA lists their owner types as local government (71%) and state government (29%).
Water systems in Atoka County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atoka Co. Rws & Swmd #4 | Atoka | 3,000 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Atoka | Atoka | 2,988 | Community | Surface water |
| 3 | Atoka Co. Rwd #3 (Caney) | Atoka | 1,500 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Stringtown Pwa | Atoka | 1,105 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 5 | Mack Alford Correctional Center | Atoka | 952 | Community | Surface water |
| 6 | Howard Mcleod Correctional Center | Atoka | 825 | Community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Atoka Co. Rwd #1 (Wardville) | Atoka | 125 | Community | Purchased surface water |
Atoka County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Atoka County, Oklahoma?
EPA's SDWIS records file 7 active public water systems under Atoka County, Oklahoma: 7 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Atoka County, OK?
The largest community water systems filed under Atoka County are Atoka Co. Rws & Swmd #4 (3,000 people served), Atoka (2,988 people served) and Atoka Co. Rwd #3 (Caney) (1,500 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Atoka County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 7 active public water systems in Atoka County, 29% draw mainly on groundwater and 71% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Atoka Co. Rws & Swmd #4, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Atoka County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 7 community systems are filed under Atoka County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Atoka County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Atoka County, Oklahoma”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/oklahoma/atoka (data as of October 1, 2026).