What was found in Oktaha'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 252.19999999999976 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 153.07999999999998 µg/L 191% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 126.49999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 126.19999999999999 µg/L 210% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 52.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.513999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.1275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) · 2,280 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oktaha
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MUSKOGEE CO. RWD #1 (OKTAHA) | 2,280 |
Frequently asked questions about Oktaha tap water
Is Oktaha tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Oktaha. 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 Oktaha?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oktaha, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oktaha's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oktaha include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.