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PWS IDOK1011305
PWS NameWALTERS PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served2551
County ServedCotton

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
RPTLSL ReportingLead and Copper Rule RevisionsLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS55346Open17-OCT-2024 - No
TTLSL InventoryLead and Copper Rule RevisionsLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS55345Open17-OCT-2024 - Yes
MRMonitoring, RegularNitrate RuleNitrate-Nitrite55341Returned to Compliance01-JAN-202431-DEC-2024No
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule55274Returned to Compliance01-MAR-202131-MAR-2021No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorite55275Returned to Compliance01-MAR-202131-MAR-2021No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine55263Returned to Compliance01-JUL-202030-SEP-2020No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorite55251Returned to Compliance01-JAN-202031-JAN-2020No
MRMonitoring, RegularSynthetic Organic ChemicalsDalapon55240Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201930-SEP-2019No
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55214Returned to Compliance30-DEC-2017 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55212Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201731-DEC-2017Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55210Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201730-SEP-2017Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55207Returned to Compliance01-APR-201730-JUN-2017Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55203Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201731-MAR-2017Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55200Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201631-DEC-2016Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55195Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201630-SEP-2016Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55190Returned to Compliance30-JUN-2016 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55193Returned to Compliance01-APR-201630-JUN-2016Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55188Returned to Compliance31-MAR-2016 - No
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)55189Returned to Compliance31-MAR-2016 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55191Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201631-MAR-2016Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)55197Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201631-MAR-2016Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)55184Returned to Compliance30-DEC-2015 - No
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55183Returned to Compliance30-DEC-2015 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)55187Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201531-DEC-2015Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55185Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201531-DEC-2015Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)55181Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201530-SEP-2015Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55179Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201530-SEP-2015Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55175Returned to Compliance30-JUN-2015 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55176Returned to Compliance01-APR-201530-JUN-2015Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55172Returned to Compliance01-APR-2015 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55173Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201531-MAR-2015Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55168Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201431-DEC-2014Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55165Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201430-SEP-2014Yes
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule55167Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2014 - No
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule55156Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201331-JUL-2013Yes
TTSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule55157Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201331-JUL-2013Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55153Returned to Compliance01-APR-201330-JUN-2013Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55151Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201331-MAR-2013Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55152Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201331-MAR-2013Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55150Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201231-DEC-2012Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55149Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201231-DEC-2012Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55148Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201230-SEP-2012Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55147Returned to Compliance01-APR-201230-JUN-2012Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55146Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201231-MAR-2012Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55144Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201131-DEC-2011Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55145Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201131-DEC-2011Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55142Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201130-SEP-2011Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM55141Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201130-SEP-2011Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55140Returned to Compliance01-APR-201130-JUN-2011Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL55139Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201131-MAR-2011Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
999990000000000000155345EFLFederal Final Administrative Order issued12-MAR-2026ODSWebLSLI
999990000000000000155346EFLFederal Final Administrative Order issued12-MAR-2026ODSWebLSLI
200483255151SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200483355153SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200483155149SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200483055148SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200482955147SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200482855146SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200482655141SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200482755144SO0State no longer subject to Rule18-JUN-2025StateSO6 was applied to violation as instructed by EPA. Due to database issues, SO6 did not function. New action added to fix issues. ERH
200482555341SIFState Public Notification received10-JUN-2025State -
200481755275SIFState Public Notification received14-MAY-2022State -
200482055274SIFState Public Notification received14-MAY-2022State -
200481955263SIFState Public Notification received11-DEC-2021State -
200481855251SIFState Public Notification received17-JUN-2021State -
200481655240SIFState Public Notification received20-NOV-2020State -
200477655165SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655168SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655173SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655176SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655179SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655181SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655185SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655187SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655191SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655193SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655195SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655197SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655200SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655203SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655207SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655210SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200477655212SOXState Compliance achieved21-MAR-2019StateStage 2 DBP - TTHM MCL & HAA5 MCL; closed due to compliance with all DBP requirements.
200476855214SIAState Violation/Reminder Notice09-MAR-2018State -
200474555190SOXState Compliance achieved23-DEC-2016State -
200474155183SOXState Compliance achieved23-DEC-2016State -
200474255184SOXState Compliance achieved23-DEC-2016State -
200474355188SOXState Compliance achieved23-DEC-2016State -
200474455189SOXState Compliance achieved23-DEC-2016State -
200473653791SOXState Compliance achieved25-JUL-2016StateAUTOMATIC RETURN TO COMPLIANCE 7/25/2016 - Violations Should be Closed Out because PWS is in complaince.
200473718799SOXState Compliance achieved25-JUL-2016StateAUTOMATIC RETURN TO COMPLIANCE 7/25/2016 - Violations Should be Closed Out because PWS is in complaince.
200469955172SOXState Compliance achieved28-SEP-2015State -
200470055175SOXState Compliance achieved28-SEP-2015State -
200469355152SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355138SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355139SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355140SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355142SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355145SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
200469355150SOXState Compliance achieved30-JUN-2015State -
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
WAURIKA LAKE24934YesIntakeSurface waterEmergencyActive
WELL 1 NOT USED11269YesWell Ground waterSeasonalInactive
WELL 2 NOT USED11268YesWell Ground waterSeasonalInactive
WELL 3 NOT USED11267YesWell Ground waterSeasonalInactive
WALTERS LAKE15706YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM17230NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
POE01 - WTP22305NoSampling Station - - Active
TOC RAW23098NoSampling Station - - Active
STORAGE TANK24936NoStorage - - Active
CLEARWELL24935NoStorage - - Inactive
WALTERS WTP10856NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
WALTERS WTP10856Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
WALTERS WTP10856CoagulationParticulate removal
WALTERS WTP10856SedimentationParticulate removal
WALTERS WTP10856Chlorine DioxideDisinfection by-products control
WALTERS WTP10856Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
WALTERS WTP10856Activated Carbon, PowderedTaste / odor control
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.