What was found in Asher'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 375.84 µg/L 470% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 358.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 258.48 µg/L 431% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 175.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 120.657 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 84.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.06 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.929 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00061 mg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH · 375 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Asher
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASHER UTIL DEV AUTH | 375 |
Frequently asked questions about Asher tap water
Is Asher tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Asher. 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 Asher?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Asher, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Asher's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Asher include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Copper. 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.