# 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awyandotte%3A40aecb0ed6437928 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Wyandotte Nation 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) PWS ID: 062005883 Released: June 2025 Is my water safe? We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies . Do I need to take special precautions? Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Where does my water come from? Your water comes from the Roubidoux Aquifer and is pumped through 3 groundwater wells. Two of our wells are regulated under EPA Region 6, and we also receive water from a third well that is regulated under the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). Source Water Assessment and its availability The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act authorize a Source Water Assessment to determine the susceptibility of a public drinking water supply to contamination. Potential sources of contaminants regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act are required to be inventoried during the assessment process. The EPA Region 6 Source Water Protection Branch, in cooperation with Wyandotte Nation conducted this assessment in September of 2008. Based on the following factors, your water system was determined to have a Low susceptibility to contamination. The physical integrity of the well, the characteristics of the hydrologic system around the well, the characteristics of the contaminants inventoried and the likelihood of those contaminants to reach the source of the drinking water supply all impact the susceptibility of the source to contamination. A copy of this report is available at our water office for your review. Why are there contaminants in my drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. How can I get involved? You can assist the Wyandotte Nation Water Utilities Department and the community in protecting our valuable water resources by conserving water usage and reporting broken water lines or unusual activity near well houses, storage tanks or hydrants. For more information, please contact our office at 918-678-6335. Description of Water Treatment Process Your water is treated by disinfection. Disinfection involves the addition of chlorine or other disinfectant to kill dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that may be in the water. Disinfection is considered to be one of the major public health advances of the 20th century. Water Conservation Tips Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference - try one today and soon it will become second nature. • • • • • • • • • Take short showers - a 5-minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath. Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month. Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month. Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. Water plants only when necessary. Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation. Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month's water bill! Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information. Source Water Protection Tips Protection of drinking water is everyone's responsibility. You can help protect your community's drinking water source in several ways: • • • • • • Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides - they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source. Pick up after your pets. If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system. Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center. Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA's Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the Watershed Information Network's How to Start a Watershed Team. Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people "Dump No Waste - Drains to River" or "Protect Your Water." Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body. Additional Information for Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Service Line Inventory In 2024, our water system was required to complete an inventory of service line materials to determine whether any service lines connected to the distribution system are made of lead material. The service line inventory is available upon request, please contact us for more information. Violations Our water system did not incur any drinking water violations during the calendar year of 2024. Water sampling results show no violations for EPA Well # 1 and 2, and no violations were incurred from our ODEQ Well #3. Water Quality Data Tables In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that were detected during the calendar year (2024) of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions below the table. 2024 Detected Regulated Contaminants Highest MCLG MCL, Range Detect In Contaminants or TT, or Your MRDLG MRDL Water Low High Sample Date Violation Typical Source No Decay of natural and manmade deposits. The EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for Beta particles. Radioactive Contaminants Beta/photon emitters (pCi/L) 0 50 1.88 N/A N/A 2021 Radium (combined 0 5 0.72 N/A N/A 2021 No Erosion of natural deposits 226/228) (pCi/L) Secondary Contaminants. (No Federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) has been Established) Sodium (NR) (ppm) - N/A N/A 2023 No Naturally present in the environment 4.0 0.30 Avg 0.01 0.55 2024 No Water additive to control growth of microbes - 12.4 Disinfectants Chlorine (ppm) < 4.0 Contaminants ALG Your # Samples Range Sample Exceeds AL Water (90th Exceeding Low High Date AL percentile) AL Typical Source Inorganic Contaminants (Lead and Copper) Copper – 90th percentile (ppm) Lead – 90th percentile (ppb) 1.3 0 1.3 0.05 ND 0.06 2022 0 No 15 ND ND 2022 0 No ND Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits The samples below were collected from the entry point of Well #3 (OK2005883) that is regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environment Quality (ODEQ) during the same period. This well supplies water to our EPA regulated water system. The below contaminants were detected. Contaminants MCLG or MRDLG MCL, TT, or MRDL Highest Range Detect In Your Water Low High Sample Violation Date Typical Source Radioactive Contaminants Radium (combined 226/228) (pCi/L) Gross Alpha, excl. Radon and U (pCi/L) Gross Beta Particle Activity (pCi/L) 0 5 3.5 NA NA 8/09/2023 No Erosion of natural deposits 0 15 2.2 NA NA 8/09/2023 No Erosion of natural deposits 0 50 1.95 NA NA 8/09/2023 No Decay of natural and manmade deposits. Inorganic Contaminants Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.008 0.008 0.008 8/09/2023 No Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.36 0.36 No Inorganic Contaminants Monitoring 90th Range Unit (Lead and Period Percentile (low/high) Copper Copper, Free 2020 2022 Lead 2020 2022 0.36 8/09/2023 AL Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Natural deposits: Water additive which promotes strong teeth. Sites Violation Typical Source over AL 0.06 ND – 0.100 ppm 1.3 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits ND ND ppb 15 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits RAA Sample MPA MPA Unit RAA Violation Disinfectants Unit Dates Chlorine/Chlo Water additive to control 7/1/24– 0.88 mg/L 0.6 mg/L No 7/31/24 ramines growth of microbes Secondary Contaminants (Non-Health Based Contaminants) No Federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) has been Established. Highest Detect in Range Sample Contaminant Typical Source Your (low/high) Date Water Sodium (mg/L) 11 11 8/09/2023 Naturally present in the environment Unit Descriptions Term Definition ppm ppb pCi/L NA ND ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L) pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) NA: Not applicable ND: Not detected Important Drinking Water Definitions Term RAA MCLG MCL TT AL ALG Definition Running Annual Average: an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Action Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. NR Not Regulated, but monitoring is highly recommended Variances and Exemptions Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG MRDL MPA Monitoring Period Average: An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame. Common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly, and yearly. 90th Percentile 90th Percentile: A value at which 90% of all samples collected tested at, or below this value For more information please contact: Contact Name: Kathleen Welch Address: 8 Turtle Drive Wyandotte, OK 74370 Phone: 918-678-6335 Consumer Confidence Report – 2025 Covering Calendar Year – 2024 WYANDOTTE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA OK2005883 This report is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. For access to the WYANDOTTE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA service line inventory, or if you would like to be actively involved in the decision-making processes that affect drinking water quality, please call WYANDOTTE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA at 918-678-2297. Your water comes from 1 Ground Water Well(s): Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Please contact us to obtain more information about a source water assessment and its availability. Contaminants that may be present in source water before we treat it include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, livestock operations and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoccurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as storm water run-off, agriculture, and residential users. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of mining activity. Organic contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Our water system is required to test a minimum of 1 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public. Water Quality Data The following tables list all of the drinking water contaminants which were detected during the 2024 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1- December 31, 2024. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Terms & Abbreviations Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL. Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements. Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Non-Detects (ND): lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present. Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (µg/l) Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): a measure of the radioactivity in water. Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Monitoring Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for groundwater systems. Running Annual Average (RAA): an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs. Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): Average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters. Monitoring and Reporting (M/R): a violation for failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion. Operational Evaluation Level (OEL): a report triggered by the disinfection byproducts rule. Testing Results for: WYANDOTTE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Please Note: Because of sampling schedules, results may be older than 1 year Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG BARIUM 8/9/2023 0.008 0.008 ppm 2 2 FLUORIDE 8/9/2023 0.36 0.36 ppm 4 4 Range (low/high) Unit AL Sites Over AL Lead and Copper Monitoring Period 90th Percentile Typical Source Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth. Typical Source Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; LEAD 2020 - 2022 0 ppb 15 0 Erosion of natural deposits. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wis h to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. COPPER, FREE 2020 - 2022 0.06 Chlorine/Chloramines Maximum Disinfection Level 07/01/2024 - 07/31/2024 Radiological Contaminants COMBINED RADIUM (-226 & -228) GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. RADON & U GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY 0 - 0.1 ppm 1.3 0 MPA MPA Units RAA RAA Units 0.88 MG/L 0.6 MG/L Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source 8/9/2023 3.5 3.5 pCi/L 5 0 Erosion of natural deposits 8/9/2023 2.2 2.2 pCi/L 15 0 Erosion of natural deposits 8/9/2023 1.95 1.95 pCi/L 50 0 Decay of natural and man-made deposits Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit 8/9/2023 11 11 MG/L Secondary Contaminants-Non Health Based Contaminants-No Federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) Established. SODIUM During the 2024 calendar year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations. Compliance Period Analyte No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2024 Water System Type No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2024 Comments Category Analyte Compliance Period SMCL --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awyandotte%3A40aecb0ed6437928. Public record. Not legal advice.