What was found in Frederick'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1510 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 834 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 530 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 274.2 µg/L 343% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 250 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 180 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 147 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 89.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 56.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 45.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.517 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.1 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.4 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.6 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.072 pCi/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9900 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0125 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Frederick
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FREDERICK | 3,940 |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick tap water
Is Frederick tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Frederick. 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 Frederick?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Frederick, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Frederick's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Frederick include Chlorite, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Fluoride. 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.