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Nowata, Oklahoma Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 7 water systems serving 7,101 people.

35
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

7
Water Systems
7K
People Served
Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFHxA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.005 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
48%
Within limit
PFOS0.009 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
235%
Above limit
PFPeA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (100)

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2025

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

75

May 11, 2025

minor

35

Apr 1, 2025

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2025

moderate

75

Feb 13, 2025

minor

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2024

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2024

moderate

75

Oct 22, 2024

minor

75

Oct 10, 2024

minor

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

35

Jun 30, 2024

moderate

75

Jun 5, 2024

minor

35

Mar 31, 2024

moderate

35

Mar 31, 2024

moderate

75

Mar 20, 2024

minor

75

Mar 20, 2024

minor

52

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2023

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2023

moderate

75

Dec 16, 2023

minor

75

Dec 16, 2023

minor

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

75

Oct 1, 2023

minor

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

75

Oct 1, 2023

minor

75

Oct 1, 2023

minor

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

75

Oct 1, 2023

minor

35

Sep 29, 2023

moderate

35

Sep 29, 2023

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

35

Jun 30, 2023

moderate

35

Jun 30, 2023

moderate

35

Jun 30, 2023

moderate

35

Jun 30, 2023

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2023

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2023

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2023

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2023

moderate

75

Mar 6, 2023

minor

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2022

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2022

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2022

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

75

Dec 16, 2021

minor

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

75

May 5, 2021

minor

35

Apr 1, 2021

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2021

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2021

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2021

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

75

Dec 31, 2020

minor

75

Dec 31, 2020

minor

35

Dec 30, 2020

moderate

35

Dec 30, 2020

moderate

Resolved Violations (400)

02

Apr 1, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

critical

35

Apr 1, 2025

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2025

moderate

35

Apr 1, 2025

moderate

02

Apr 1, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

critical

+ 395 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nowata tap water safe to drink?

Nowata's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Nowata tap water?

4 contaminants have been detected in Nowata's water supply across 7 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Nowata?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Nowata's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Nowata have any water quality violations?

Yes, Nowata currently has 238 active violations. See the violations section above for details.