What was found in Garvin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 146.13 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 124.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 140.375 µg/L — GARVIN · 150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.825 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 73.36 µg/L — GARVIN · 150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.95 µg/L — GARVIN · 150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 40.633 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.9265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.2 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.7275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.195 µg/L — GARVIN · 150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.638 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5300 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GARVIN · 150 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 · 1,847 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Garvin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #7 | 1,847 |
| GARVIN | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Garvin tap water
Is Garvin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Garvin. 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 Garvin?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Garvin, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Garvin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Garvin include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Copper. 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.