What was found in Sapulpa'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 | 279.4 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 480 µg/L — CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO · 3,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.27 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 134.395 µg/L — CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO · 3,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 37.76 µg/L 252% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 122.36 µg/L — SAPULPA RURAL WATER COMPANY · 5,810 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.57 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 71.52 µg/L — CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO · 3,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 32.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.02 µg/L — CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO · 3,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.956 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.07 µg/L — SAPULPA RURAL WATER COMPANY · 5,810 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.23 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0059 mg/L 39% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SAPULPA · 19,702 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sapulpa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAPULPA | 19,702 |
| SAPULPA RURAL WATER COMPANY | 5,810 |
| CONSOLIDATED RWD #3 CREEK CO | 3,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Sapulpa tap water
Is Sapulpa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Sapulpa. 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 Sapulpa?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sapulpa, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sapulpa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sapulpa include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, 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.