Texas County, Oklahoma — public water systems
At a glance
17 active public water systems are filed under Texas County, Oklahoma in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 18,736 people served. The largest is Guymon, which reports serving 11,442 people. 10 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 7 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
17
Population served
18.7K
Community systems
10
Groundwater share
100%
How does Texas County compare with other Oklahoma counties?
Texas County has the 21st-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 18,736 people served in total, the 40th-largest county figure in the state and 0.5% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,102 people, about 62% 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 Texas County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Texas County's active systems draw on groundwater (17, 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, Guymon, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Texas County?
Texas County's active systems break down as 10 community systems (59%), 5 non-transient non-community systems (29%) and 2 transient non-community systems (12%). 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. 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. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as local government (59%), private (29%) and state government (12%).
Water systems in Texas County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guymon | Texas | 11,442 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Hooker | Texas | 1,788 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Panhandle State University | Texas | 1,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Goodwell | Texas | 1,198 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Texhoma | Texas | 935 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Tyrone | Texas | 880 | Community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Optima | Texas | 400 | Community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Hardesty Utilities | Texas | 277 | Community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Texas County Rwd #1 | Texas | 135 | Community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Yarbrough School District I-1 | Texas | 125 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 11 | Tri-County Electric Cooperative | Texas | 120 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 12 | Straight School | Texas | 56 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 13 | Mason Trailer Park | Texas | 50 | Community | Groundwater |
| 14 | Panhandle State University Farm | Texas | 50 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 15 | Prestage Farms Ext Truckwash Truck Shop | Texas | 30 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 16 | Super Star Truck Stop | Texas | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 17 | Gibson Baptist Assembly | Texas | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Texas County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Texas County, Oklahoma?
EPA's SDWIS records file 17 active public water systems under Texas County, Oklahoma: 10 community systems (59%), 5 non-transient non-community systems (29%) and 2 transient non-community systems (12%).
Who supplies drinking water in Texas County, OK?
The largest community water systems filed under Texas County are Guymon (11,442 people served), Hooker (1,788 people served) and Panhandle State University (1,200 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Texas County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 17 active public water systems in Texas County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Guymon, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Texas County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 10 community systems are filed under Texas County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Texas County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Texas County, Oklahoma”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/oklahoma/texas (data as of October 1, 2026).