What was found in Coweta'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 | 755 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 699.15 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 680 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 643.25 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 126.9 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 105.68 µg/L 705% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 94.7475 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 94.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 48.273 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 45.7 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.3215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.347 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 10.647 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.851 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.6845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.369 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.0796 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3240 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.3130 pCi/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1200 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0340 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0150 µg/L — WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0083 µg/L — WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0079 µg/L — WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0057 µg/L — WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAGONER CO. RWD #5 · 4,251 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COWETA PWA · 9,450 people · 2022 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Coweta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COWETA PWA | 9,450 |
| WAGONER CO. RWD #5 | 4,251 |
Frequently asked questions about Coweta tap water
Is Coweta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Coweta. 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 Coweta?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Coweta, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coweta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coweta include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrate, Chlorite, Fluoride. 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.