What was found in Bristow'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2730 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 272.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 169 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 124.5 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 48.85 µg/L 326% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 13.6 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.963 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.52 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.796 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.396 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.758 pCi/L 95% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.825 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.934 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.382 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.382 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 3,700 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bristow
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRISTOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | 3,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Bristow tap water
Is Bristow tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Bristow. 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 Bristow?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bristow, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bristow's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bristow include Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Lead. 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.