What was found in Cushing'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 704 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 135.2 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.6 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 19 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.0985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.3235 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.104 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6415 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.222 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.772 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.18195 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CUSHING · 8,371 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cushing
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CUSHING | 8,371 |
Frequently asked questions about Cushing tap water
Is Cushing tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Cushing. 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 Cushing?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cushing, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cushing's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cushing include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.