What was found in Forgan'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 | 8770 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 735 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 176.2 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 164.25 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.075 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11.485 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.1095 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.255 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.35 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.2 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.69 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4255 pCi/L 49% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0111 mg/L 74% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FORGAN · 532 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Forgan
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FORGAN | 532 |
Frequently asked questions about Forgan tap water
Is Forgan tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Forgan. 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 Forgan?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Forgan, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Forgan's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Forgan include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.