What was found in Sapulpa'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 | 4090 µg/L 315% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 155.2 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 152 µg/L 1013% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 79 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 60.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.23 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0059 mg/L 39% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sapulpa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAPULPA | 19,702 |
| SAPULPA RURAL WATER COMPANY | 5,810 |
| CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO | 3,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Sapulpa tap water
Is Sapulpa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Sapulpa. 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 Sapulpa?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sapulpa, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sapulpa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sapulpa include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Lead. 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.