What was found in Wetumka'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 | 48.228 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 589.552 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 501.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 427 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 135.76 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 123 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 118.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 80.88 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 45.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.8 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.74 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.6135 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 15.856 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 13.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.915 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 7.1475 pCi/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.876 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.3225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.874 µg/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.25 pCi/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.107 pCi/L — HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3242 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: HUGHES CO. RWD #1 · 1,225 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0097 mg/L 64% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WETUMKA · 1,451 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wetumka
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WETUMKA | 1,451 |
| HUGHES CO. RWD #1 | 1,225 |
Frequently asked questions about Wetumka tap water
Is Wetumka tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Wetumka. 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 Wetumka?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wetumka, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wetumka's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wetumka include Copper, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.