What was found in Oak Grove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 11.85 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.9925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.1225 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.839 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.14 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OAK GROVE PWS · 8,289 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oak Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OAK GROVE PWS | 8,289 |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove tap water
Is Oak Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Oak Grove. 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 Grove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oak Grove, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oak Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oak Grove include Lithium, Copper, Dichloroacetic Acid, Lead, TTHM. 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.