What was found in Clinton'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 | 4232.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3140 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 740.6 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 632.1 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 567.6 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 297 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 43.95 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.1 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 26.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.205 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.1795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.646 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.9475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.9405 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.985 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.27835 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLINTON · 8,883 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clinton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLINTON | 8,883 |
Frequently asked questions about Clinton tap water
Is Clinton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Clinton. 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 Clinton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Clinton, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clinton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clinton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite. 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.