Public water system · OK1020807
ActivePottawatomie County Rwd #3
At a glance
Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 (PWSID OK1020807) is an active community water system in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It reports serving 560 people through 1,107 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as Native American-owned. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in January 2026.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
560
Service connections
1,107
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 compare with other water systems in Pottawatomie County?
By EPA's size categories, Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Pottawatomie County has 24 active public water systems, and Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 is the 6th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,949 people per system, and accounts for 1.2% of the 46,772 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 Pottawatomie 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 175 Oklahoma systems (14%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Pottawatomie County Rwd #3?
EPA lists Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 as Native American-owned. 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. 1 of the 24 active systems in Pottawatomie County (4.2%) are also Native American-owned.
Does Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in January 2026. The violations listed here began between July 2025 and January 2026. By type: 12 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (6 of them). EPA lists 12 as archived. Archived means the violation was not marked resolved but is more than five years past the end of the noncompliance period, so it no longer counts toward current compliance status.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
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.
Pottawatomie County Rwd #3: frequently asked questions
Who runs Pottawatomie County Rwd #3?
Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 (PWSID OK1020807) is a community water system Native American-owned. It is regulated by the OK state drinking water program.
How many people does Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 serve?
Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 reports serving 560 people through 1,107 service connections in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Where does Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Pottawatomie County Rwd #3 have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in January 2026. 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 Pottawatomie 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, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in January 2026. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the OK state drinking water program.
Where can I find Pottawatomie County Rwd #3's water quality report?
As a community water system, Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Municipal Authority | Pottawatomie | 29,990 | Community | Surface water |
| Tecumseh Utility Authority | Pottawatomie | 6,098 | Community | Surface water |
| Tri-County Rwd #2 | Pottawatomie | 5,172 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pottawatomie Co Development Auth | Pottawatomie | 1,200 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Maud | Pottawatomie | 1,136 | Community | Groundwater |
| Wanette Public Works Authority | Pottawatomie | 402 | 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, “Pottawatomie County Rwd #3, PWSID OK1020807, Oklahoma”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/oklahoma/pottawatomie-county-rwd-3-ok1020807 (data as of October 1, 2026).