Water Quality: Cookson, OK
5 water systems • 2,512 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Cookson has 52 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 2920, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha, Nitrate, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 819 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 2,512 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Cookson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE CO. RWD #13 | OK1021721 | Surface Water | 1,640 | 33 |
| CHEROKEE CO. RWD # 16 (CHICKEN CREEK) | OK1021707 | Surface Water | 272 | 150 |
| CHEROKEE CO. RWD # 16 (WILDCAT) | OK1021703 | Surface Water | 200 | 353 |
| CHEROKEE CO. RWD # 16 (WOODHAVEN) | OK1021727 | Surface Water | 200 | 125 |
| CHEROKEE CO. RWD # 16 (LAKEWOOD) | OK1021731 | Surface Water | 200 | 158 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.