Public water system · OK3005302
ActiveNowata County Rwd # 3
At a glance
Nowata County Rwd # 3 (PWSID OK3005302) is an active community water system in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It reports serving 225 people through 102 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 11 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
225
Service connections
102
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Nowata County Rwd # 3 compare with other water systems in Nowata County?
By EPA's size categories, Nowata County Rwd # 3 is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Nowata County has 12 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 850 people per system, and accounts for 2.2% of the 10,195 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Oklahoma, the 1,254 active systems average 2,907 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Nowata County Rwd # 3 is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
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. Oklahoma has 864 active community water systems, 69% of the state's 1,254 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 299 Oklahoma systems (24%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Nowata County Rwd # 3?
EPA lists Nowata County Rwd # 3 as owned by a local government. The OK state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 12 of the 12 active systems in Nowata County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Nowata County Rwd # 3 have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 11 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. The violations listed here began between January 2021 and October 2023. By type: 11 contaminant level above the legal limit and 1 public notice, recordkeeping or other. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (11 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Nowata County Rwd # 3: frequently asked questions
Who runs Nowata County Rwd # 3?
Nowata County Rwd # 3 (PWSID OK3005302) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the OK state drinking water program.
How many people does Nowata County Rwd # 3 serve?
Nowata County Rwd # 3 reports serving 225 people through 102 service connections in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Where does Nowata County Rwd # 3 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Nowata County Rwd # 3 have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 11 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Nowata County Rwd # 3's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 11 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the OK state drinking water program.
Where can I find Nowata County Rwd # 3's water quality report?
As a community water system, Nowata County Rwd # 3 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Nowata County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata Municipal Authority | Nowata | 3,971 | Community | Surface water |
| Consolidated Rwd #1 Nowata and Rogers Co | Nowata | 1,580 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nowata Co Rwd #7 | Nowata | 1,050 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| South Coffeyville | Nowata | 790 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Elm Bend Rwd Inc. | Nowata | 600 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nowata Co Rw & S Dist #1 | Nowata | 500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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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, “Nowata County Rwd # 3, PWSID OK3005302, Oklahoma”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/oklahoma/nowata-county-rwd-3-ok3005302 (data as of October 1, 2026).