What was found in Beggs'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 | 571.6 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 164.3 µg/L 205% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 161.5 µg/L 269% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 146 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 91.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 68.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 42.95 µg/L 286% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.9 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.684 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.889 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.37 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.02 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0057 mg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEGGS · 1,364 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beggs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEGGS | 1,364 |
Frequently asked questions about Beggs tap water
Is Beggs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Beggs. 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 Beggs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Beggs, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beggs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beggs include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.