What was found in Stilwell'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 | 2450 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 495.9 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1092.3 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #2 · 1,675 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 758 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 716.35 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.78 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.26 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2012 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.095 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the city: ADAIR CO RWD #2 · 1,675 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.635 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.1855 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.378 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.445 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.13 µg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3700 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00088 mg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STILWELL · 3,276 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0041 mg/L — ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) · 2,000 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stilwell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STILWELL | 3,276 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #1 (CHERRY TREE) | 2,000 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #2 | 1,675 |
| ADAIR CO RWD #4 | 1,025 |
Frequently asked questions about Stilwell tap water
Is Stilwell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Stilwell. 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 Stilwell?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stilwell, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stilwell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stilwell include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, 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.