What was found in Sharon'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 | 3520 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3506.5 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 352.485 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.5 µg/L 203% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.19 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.1 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0153 mg/L 102% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHARON UTILITIES · 175 people · 2020 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sharon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHARON UTILITIES | 175 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon tap water
Is Sharon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Sharon. 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 Sharon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sharon, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, 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.