For Immediate Release
Contact: Erin Hatfield, (405) 437-8468
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has advised the Southern Oklahoma Water Corporation, located in Carter County, to inform 33 customers not to use the water. The water is not to be used for consumption, food preparation, dishwashing, brushing teeth, handwashing or bathing. It is recommended that consumers use bottled water or water from another source. This order was issued due to possible contamination within part of the distribution system.
This was an isolated event and only affects 33 customers. All impacted customers have been notified.
Impacted customers will be notified when the water is considered safe for human consumption. Federal law requires that consumers be notified when a public water supply exceeds certain maximum contaminant levels and might be harmful to the health of consumers.
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