What was found in Paoli'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 | 3420 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 835.5 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 511 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 339 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 191.561 µg/L 1277% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.888 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.098 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.985 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.761 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.08 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.85009 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.37 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.62 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.2825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAOLI · 610 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Paoli
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAOLI | 610 |
Frequently asked questions about Paoli tap water
Is Paoli tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Paoli. 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 Paoli?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Paoli, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Paoli's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Paoli include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Lead. 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.