Harris County, Oklahoma — public water systems

How does Harris County compare with other Oklahoma counties?

Harris County has the 76th-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 198 people served in total, the 84th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 50 people, well below 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 Harris County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Harris County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 62% and 38% across Oklahoma. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Groendyke Channelview Facility, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Harris County?

Harris County's active systems break down as 4 non-transient non-community systems (100%). A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).