What was found in Woodward'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 | 4800 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10800 µg/L — WOODWARD CO RWD #2 · 920 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5810 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BOILING SPRINGS ESTATES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 309 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 617.3 µg/L — BOILING SPRINGS ESTATES · 40 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 197.4 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 590 µg/L — WOODWARD CO RWD #2 · 920 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 242 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 431 µg/L — WOODWARD CO RWD #2 · 920 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 279.135 µg/L 1861% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.04 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.4985 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.7175 pCi/L — WOODWARD CO RWD #2 · 920 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.275 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.893 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.25 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.952 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.201 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.05 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.217 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.851 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.471 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WOODWARD · 15,000 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodward
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODWARD | 15,000 |
| WOODWARD CO RWD #2 | 920 |
| BOILING SPRINGS ESTATES | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodward tap water
Is Woodward tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Woodward. 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 Woodward?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Woodward, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodward's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodward include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 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.