What was found in Bennington'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 | 1413.5 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 129.7 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 57.3 µg/L 382% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.7 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.96 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.21 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0056 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWD #7 · 302 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bennington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRYAN CO. RWD #7 | 302 |
Frequently asked questions about Bennington tap water
Is Bennington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Bennington. 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 Bennington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bennington, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bennington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bennington include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Barium, 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.