Public water system · OK2003003
ActiveBuffalo
Community water system in Harper County, Oklahoma, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,200
Service connections
638
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2019-11-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-11-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-04-01 | 30 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-10-01 | 35 | 0600 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-12-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-11-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-05-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Buffalo: frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo's water safe to drink?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
Buffalo (PWSID OK2003003) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the OK state drinking water program.
How many people does Buffalo serve?
Buffalo reports serving 1,200 people through 638 service connections in Harper County, Oklahoma.
Where does Buffalo get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Harper County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony, City of | Harper | 2,043 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harper, City of | Harper | 1,273 | Community | Groundwater |
| Laverne | Harper | 1,097 | Community | Groundwater |
| Attica, City of | Harper | 506 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harper Co Rwd 2 | Harper | 275 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Harper Co Rwd 5 | Harper | 209 | Community | Purchased groundwater |