What was found in Yukon'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 | 530 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5960 µg/L — BLUE QUAIL ESTATES · 350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 100.02 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 806.3 µg/L — BLUE QUAIL ESTATES · 350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 483 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 181 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 240 µg/L — BLUE QUAIL ESTATES · 350 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.505 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 51.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.605 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 34.5 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 17.125 µg/L 171% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.135 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.8855 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.42 pCi/L 68% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.58 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.57 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.385 µg/L — BLUE QUAIL ESTATES · 350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: YUKON · 22,498 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Yukon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YUKON | 22,498 |
| BLUE QUAIL ESTATES | 350 |
Frequently asked questions about Yukon tap water
Is Yukon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Yukon. 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 Yukon?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Yukon, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Yukon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Yukon include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium. 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.