What was found in Colbert'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 | 3640 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 338.839 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 143.535 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 51.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.445 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.07 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.919 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.433 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.784 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.64 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5580 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COLBERT PUA · 2,312 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Colbert
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COLBERT PUA | 2,312 |
Frequently asked questions about Colbert tap water
Is Colbert tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Colbert. 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 Colbert?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Colbert, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Colbert's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Colbert include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Chloroform, 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.