What was found in Douglas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 843 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 655.875 µg/L 4373% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.295 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.431 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.002 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.003 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.113 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.382 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.1375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.1015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS · 32 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Douglas
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOUGLAS | 32 |
Frequently asked questions about Douglas tap water
Is Douglas tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Douglas. 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 Douglas?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Douglas, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Douglas's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Douglas include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform. 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.