Community Water System · PWS OK1020609
McAlester PWA
McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 18,206 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.
- 18,206
- People served
- 984
- EPA violations
- 921
- Health-based
- No PFAS
- UCMR5 result
The verdict
EPA records 984 drinking-water violations at McAlester PWA, 94% of them health-based - above the Oklahoma per-system average.
- 984
- Total EPA violations on record
- 94%
- Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
- 18,206
- People served by this system
- 0
- PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)
Water Quality Snapshot: McAlester PWA
McAlester PWA is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 18,206 residents in McAlester, Oklahoma (Pittsburg County) through 9,585 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 984 total violations for this system , of which 921 (94%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 53 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.
The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 342 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.
Across Oklahoma, EPA tracks 1,262 public water systems serving 3,699,452 people, with 336,706 cumulative violations and 113,804 health-based violations on record. About 98% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 266.8 violations. Statewide, 101 of 166 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.8%).
McAlester PWA's 984 violations sit above the Oklahoma average.
All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.
System Details
- System Type
- Community
- Owner Type
- Local
- Connections
- 9,585
- County
- Pittsburg
- School/Daycare
- No
- MCL Violations
- 438
- Monitoring Violations
- 53
- Treatment Tech Violations
- 483
Violation History
Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.
| Contaminant | Category | Count | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL | 342 | 2025 |
| CARBON, TOTAL | TT | 238 | 2023 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | 177 | 2024 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | 66 | 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL | 59 | 2020 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 37 | 2015 |
| Bromate | MR | 8 | 2017 |
| TTHM | MR | 7 | 2022 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | MR | 7 | 2025 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | MR | 6 | 2006 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 5 | 2020 |
| Simazine | MR | 5 | 2005 |
| Chlorine | MR | 4 | 2018 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 4 | 2013 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 3 | 2018 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | MR | 2 | 1999 |
| Coliform (TCR) | MR | 2 | 1991 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | 2 | 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | 2 | 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | 1 | 2012 |
PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)
Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.
| Contaminant | Date | Result | MRL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBA | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NMeFOSAA | 8/5/2025 | <6.00 ppt | 6.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NEtFOSAA | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTrDA | 8/5/2025 | <7.00 ppt | 7.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFTA | 8/5/2025 | <8.00 ppt | 8.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 8/5/2025 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 8/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 8/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 8/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 8/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 8/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 8/5/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 8/5/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 8/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFDoA | 8/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 8:2 FTS | 5/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | 5/5/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| ADONA | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| HFPO-DA | 5/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBA | 5/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeS | 5/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMPA | 5/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 4:2 FTS | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFPeA | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| NFDHA | 5/5/2025 | <20.00 ppt | 20.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFEESA | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHpS | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 5/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFMBA | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFNA | 5/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| 6:2 FTS | 5/5/2025 | <5.00 ppt | 5.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOA | 5/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFBS | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFUnA | 5/5/2025 | <2.00 ppt | 2.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFHxS | 5/5/2025 | <3.00 ppt | 3.00 ppt | Not Detected |
| PFOS | 5/5/2025 | <4.00 ppt | 4.00 ppt | Not Detected |
Verify This Water System
The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for McAlester PWA.
EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:
View PWS ID OK1020609 on SDWISSource: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search
Oklahoma Drinking Water Authority
Oklahoma's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.
Find OK regulator via EPA SDWISViolation Timeline
Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.
| Year (latest) | Contaminant | Category | Count | EPA Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TTHM | MCL | 342 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 2950 |
| 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | MR | 7 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 0300 |
| 2024 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | 177 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 0300 |
| 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | 66 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 0200 |
| 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | 2 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 5200 |
| 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | 2 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 5200 |
| 2023 | CARBON, TOTAL | TT | 238 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 2920 |
| 2022 | TTHM | MR | 7 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 2950 |
| 2020 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL | 59 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 2456 |
| 2020 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | 5 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 2456 |
| 2018 | Chlorine | MR | 4 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 0999 |
| 2018 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | MON | 3 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 8000 |
| 2017 | Bromate | MR | 8 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 1011 |
| 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | 37 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 3100 |
| 2013 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | 4 | SDWIS / OK1020609 / 5000 |
How McAlester PWA Compares
Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.
| Metric | McAlester PWA | Oklahoma avg | Federal benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total violations | 984 | 266.8 | SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach |
| Health-based violations | 921 | 90.2 | Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL |
| PFAS detection | None | 60.8% | EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt |
| Population served | 18,206 | 2,931 | Sizing context for compliance burden |
Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,262 regulated public water systems in Oklahoma.
Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
| Contaminant | Federal MCL / Action Level | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) | Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique |
| Arsenic | 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) | Health-based MCL since 2006 |
| Total Coliform | Treatment technique (RTCR) | Indicator organism, monitoring trigger |
| PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) | 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) | Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026) |
| Nitrate (as N) | 10 mg/L | Acute health risk for infants |
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