What was found in Hugo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 811 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 140.647 µg/L 176% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 126.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.425 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 67.5695 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 51.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16.3 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.93 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.414 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 5,536 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0110 mg/L — SALT CREEK CAMP SOUTH · 104 people · 2002 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hugo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUGO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | 5,536 |
| SALT CREEK CAMP SOUTH | 104 |
Frequently asked questions about Hugo tap water
Is Hugo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Hugo. 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 Hugo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hugo, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hugo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hugo include Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.