What was found in Weleetka'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 642 µg/L 1070% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 421.6 µg/L 527% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 406 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 396 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 370 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 246 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 129.62 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 31.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26.9 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.84 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.45 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.68 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.77 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6980 pCi/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Weleetka
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WELEETKA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY | 998 |
Frequently asked questions about Weleetka tap water
Is Weleetka tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Weleetka. 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 Weleetka?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Weleetka, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Weleetka's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Weleetka include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.