What was found in Stilwell'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2450 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2410 µg/L 185% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 1610 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.8 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.6 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.73 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3700 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stilwell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STILWELL | 3,276 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) | 2,000 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #2 | 1,675 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #4 | 1,025 |
Frequently asked questions about Stilwell tap water
Is Stilwell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Stilwell. 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 Stilwell?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stilwell, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stilwell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stilwell include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Chlorite, 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.