What was found in Okeene'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 | 1180 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11500 µg/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 689.25 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 460 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 210.55 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 236.1 µg/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.395 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 44.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36.215 µg/L 241% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.275 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.225 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.314 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.84 pCi/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.805 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.425 pCi/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.79 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.75 µg/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.358 pCi/L 67% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.684 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OKEENE · 1,240 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0116 mg/L — NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP · 960 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Okeene
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OKEENE | 1,240 |
| NORTH BLAINE WATER CORP | 960 |
Frequently asked questions about Okeene tap water
Is Okeene tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Okeene. 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 Okeene?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Okeene, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Okeene's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Okeene include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.