What was found in Tryon'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 | 614 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 260.75 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 152.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 32.325 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 23.639 pCi/L 158% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11.68 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.73 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.312 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.7635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TRYON · 448 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tryon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRYON | 448 |
Frequently asked questions about Tryon tap water
Is Tryon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Tryon. 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 Tryon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tryon, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tryon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tryon include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Combined Uranium. 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.