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KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP)

PWS ID: OK3003603 · NEWKIRK, Oklahoma 74647-8083

KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) serves 765 people in NEWKIRK, Oklahoma using Groundwater water sources. It has 116 recorded EPA violations, including 90 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (5 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP)

KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 765 residents in NEWKIRK, Oklahoma (Kay County) through 390 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 116 total violations for this system , of which 90 (78%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 17 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 75 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 5 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 18 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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. KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP)'s 116 violations sit below the Oklahoma average. Statewide, 101 of 166 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.8%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

5 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
765
Total Violations
116
Health-Based Violations
90
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
390
County
Kay
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
88
Monitoring Violations
17
Treatment Tech Violations
2

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 75 2024
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 12 2017
Lead and Copper Rule MR 11 2023
TTHM MR 4 2024
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 2 2024
Coliform (TCR) MR 2 1997
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 2 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2023
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 1992

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 5 of 30 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTrDA 5/13/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/13/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/13/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 5/13/2025 18.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 5/13/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 10/7/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 10/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 10/7/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 10/7/2025 0.0060 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
ADONA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 10/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 10/7/2025 0.0095 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 10/7/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 10/7/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 10/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 10/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 10/7/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 10/7/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 10/7/2025 0.0230 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFBS 10/7/2025 0.0042 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 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 KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP).

Federal Source of Truth

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 OK3003603 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

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 SDWIS

Violation 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
2024 TTHM MCL 75 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 2950
2024 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 2950
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 2 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 5200
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 2 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 5200
2023 Lead and Copper Rule MR 11 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 5000
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 7000
2017 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 12 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 2456
1997 Coliform (TCR) MR 2 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 3100
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / OK3003603 / 3100

How KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) Oklahoma avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 116 266.8 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 90 90.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 5 compounds 60.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 765 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) water safe to drink? ▼
KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) (PWS ID: OK3003603) has 116 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 5 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 765 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) serve? ▼
KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) serves 765 people in NEWKIRK, Oklahoma. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 390 service connections.
What type of violations does KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) have? ▼
KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) has 116 total violations: 90 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 17 monitoring/reporting violations, and 2 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds in KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP)'s water supply: lithium, PFBA, PFHxS, PFOS, PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) use? ▼
KAY CO RWD #5 (DALE WATER CORP) uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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