What was found in Claremore's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2700 µg/L 208% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 1070 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 680 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 653 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 178.9 µg/L 224% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 147.84 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 135 µg/L 225% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 84.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 76.7 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 74 µg/L 493% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 69.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 41 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 9.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 5.71 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.01 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.27 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7060 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6800 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.2840 pCi/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0100 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Claremore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLAREMORE | 15,873 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 5 | 11,782 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 3 COT STA | 10,750 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 3 LAKE PLANT | 10,470 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 8 | 3,375 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 7 | 3,040 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 2 | 2,750 |
| ROGERS CO RWD # 9 | 1,037 |
| DEERFIELD SPRINGS | 445 |
Frequently asked questions about Claremore tap water
Is Claremore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Claremore. 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 Claremore?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Claremore, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Claremore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Claremore include Copper, Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.