What was found in Idabel'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 | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120.9 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 96.64 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 78.3 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 39.9 µg/L 266% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 33.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 30.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14.8 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.564 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IDABEL PWA · 6,952 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Idabel
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IDABEL PWA | 6,952 |
Frequently asked questions about Idabel tap water
Is Idabel tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Idabel. 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 Idabel?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Idabel, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Idabel's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Idabel include Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Copper, 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.