Water system

Cherokee Co. Rwd # 16 (Wildcat)

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Oklahoma EPA ID OK1021703 200 people Surface water

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Cherokee Co. Rwd # 16 (Wildcat) has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?
For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 110 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile0.6 ppb2025-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2025-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved
2025-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-07-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2025-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-06-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-06-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved
2025-06-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-06-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2025-05-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2025-05-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-05-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-05-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingDICHLOROMETHANEResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingTolueneResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingVinyl chlorideResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DichloroethaneResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingGlyphosateResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DichloropropaneResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingCARBON, TOTALResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzeneResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testing/reportingXylenes, TotalResolved
2025-04-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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