Nowata Company Rw & S District #1
EPA ID: OK3005304 · 500 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 29 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $61,250 and an estimated 11,333 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nowata Company Rw & S District #1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Osage County, Oklahoma rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Oklahoma
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 (EPA ID: OK3005304) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 (OK3005304) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 serve?
Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 serves approximately 500 people across 5 ZIP codes in Oklahoma.
Where does Nowata Company Rw & S District #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.