Public water system · OK2000208
ActiveCherokee
Community water system in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, drawing primarily on groundwater under influence of surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,630
Service connections
975
Primary source
GU
Groundwater under influence of surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2018-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-11-09 | 57 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-08-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-04-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | 5A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
Cherokee: frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee's water safe to drink?
Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
Cherokee (PWSID OK2000208) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the OK state drinking water program.
How many people does Cherokee serve?
Cherokee reports serving 1,630 people through 975 service connections in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
Where does Cherokee get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater under influence of surface water.
Other water systems in Alfalfa County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Co Rws & Swmd #1 North | Alfalfa | 600 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alfalfa Co Rws & Swmd #1 | Alfalfa | 550 | Community | Groundwater |
| Helena | Alfalfa | 443 | Community | Groundwater |
| Carmen Public Works Authority | Alfalfa | 355 | Community | Groundwater |
| Goltry | Alfalfa | 268 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Jet | Alfalfa | 230 | Community | Groundwater |