What was found in Ketchum'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-Nitrite | 1570 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 366.3999999999999 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83.13999999999996 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.1 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.174999999999976 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.124999999999986 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.254999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.605999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.9442499999999996 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.5585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7470 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KETCHUM PWA · 4,025 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ketchum
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KETCHUM PWA | 4,025 |
Frequently asked questions about Ketchum tap water
Is Ketchum tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Ketchum. 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 Ketchum?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ketchum, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ketchum's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ketchum include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.