What was found in Barnsdall'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 836.75 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1105.4 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 250.964 µg/L 314% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 259.8 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 216.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 234.95 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 175.827 µg/L 293% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 179.8 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 77.805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 86.482 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 72.159 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 81.74 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.91 µg/L 199% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.115 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 39.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 35.095 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.8 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11.1545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.51 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.77 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.713 µg/L — OSAGE CO RWD # 5 · 561 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.3750 pCi/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0057 mg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARNSDALL · 1,243 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barnsdall
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARNSDALL | 1,243 |
| OSAGE CO RWD # 5 | 561 |
Frequently asked questions about Barnsdall tap water
Is Barnsdall tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Barnsdall. 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 Barnsdall?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Barnsdall, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barnsdall's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barnsdall include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.