What was found in Poteau'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 166.962 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 248.3 µg/L — LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 · 1,758 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.72 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 119.75 µg/L — CAMERON PWA · 302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 110 µg/L — CAMERON PWA · 302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.98 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 86.105 µg/L — LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 · 1,758 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 46.96 µg/L — LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 · 1,758 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.415 µg/L — LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 · 1,758 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.08 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.337 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.076 µg/L — CAMERON PWA · 302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.807 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.513 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: POTEAU PWA · 7,939 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Poteau
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POTEAU PWA | 7,939 |
| LEFLORE CO. RWD #1 | 1,758 |
| CAMERON PWA | 302 |
Frequently asked questions about Poteau tap water
Is Poteau tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Poteau. 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 Poteau?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Poteau, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Poteau's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Poteau include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.