Camp Sooner PWS Boil Order Issued Due to E. coli

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Published October 29th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a boil order for Camp Sooner PWS in Pottawatomie County due to E. coli contamination. This order requires users to boil water for consumption and use until further notice.

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The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a boil water order for Camp Sooner Public Water Supply (PWS) located in Pottawatomie County. The order was triggered by the detection of E. coli in the drinking water, necessitating that users boil water for at least one minute, use bottled water, or an alternative acceptable source for consumption, food preparation, dishwashing, and brushing teeth.

This boil order specifically impacts users of Camp Sooner PWS and does not extend to the rest of Pottawatomie County. Consumers will be notified when the water is deemed safe for consumption. Federal law mandates consumer notification when public water supplies exceed maximum contaminant levels that could pose a health risk. The DEQ will provide further updates on when the water is safe to drink.

What to do next

Camp Sooner PWS must inform its users of the boil order requirements.
Users of Camp Sooner PWS must boil water for consumption and use as specified.
Monitor DEQ communications for notification when the water is safe.

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Boil Order Issued for Camp Sooner PWS

Tweet PRINT Email Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Contact: Madison Miller, madison.miller@deq.ok.gov

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has informed Camp Sooner PWS, located in Pottawatomie County, to inform users of its drinking water to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute, bottled water, or water from another acceptable source for consumption, use in food preparation, dishwashing and brushing teeth. This order was issued due to E. coli in the drinking water .

This boil order only applies to Camp Sooner PWS and does not affect the rest of Pottawatomie County.

Users 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.

Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025