What was found in Carnegie'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 | 4980 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8045 µg/L — CARNEGIE · 1,637 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 344 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 242 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 211.97 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 9.77 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.115 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.4115 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.7035 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.16 µg/L — CARNEGIE · 1,637 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.8 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.6 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.708 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.57 µg/L — CARNEGIE · 1,637 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CADDO CO RWD #3 · 3,900 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0087 mg/L — CARNEGIE · 1,637 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Carnegie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CADDO CO RWD #3 | 3,900 |
| CARNEGIE | 1,637 |
Frequently asked questions about Carnegie tap water
Is Carnegie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Carnegie. 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 Carnegie?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Carnegie, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Carnegie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Carnegie include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Lithium. 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.