What was found in Adams's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4190 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3377 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1403 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 137.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 81.94 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 25.2765 µg/L 506% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.8 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.017 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.905 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.68 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 5.2935 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.43 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.4315 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4365 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 · 135 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Adams
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TEXAS COUNTY RWD #1 | 135 |
Frequently asked questions about Adams tap water
Is Adams tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Adams. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Adams?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Adams, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Adams's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Adams include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.