Water Quality in Pawhuska, OK (74056)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 74056.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 33 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,864

Population

14

Water Systems

38

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Pawhuska

3 health-based
Surface water 3,800 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Osage Nation Industrial Park

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 180 people served
28 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Wahshashe Park

Purchased surface water 125 people served
0 violations

Osage Hills State Park

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Osage Hills State Park

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Branums Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Osage Hills State Park Cabins

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pershing Head Start

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dobbies Bait Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sunset Lake

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chapman-Barnard Ranch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Midway Outlet

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Miss Kitty'S Lounge

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Birch Creek Rwd

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
16 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Pawhuska (74056) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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