What was found in Oak Ridge North'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 526.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 212.2 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 115.5 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.57999999999998 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 60 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.43999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.974999999999994 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 19 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.514999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.159999999999998 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8249999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.8 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH · 3,585 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oak Ridge North
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF OAK RIDGE NORTH | 3,585 |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge North tap water
Is Oak Ridge North tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Oak Ridge North. 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 Oak Ridge North?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oak Ridge North, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oak Ridge North's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oak Ridge North include Fluoride, Barium, Copper, TTHM, Nitrate. 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.