Kay County Rural Water District 7

Kay County, OK
OK3003601
People Served
920
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Kay County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CH

    Chlorite

    Chlorite is a byproduct formed when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect drinking water. It can cause anemia and affect the nervous system in high doses.

    1.100 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm
  • HA

    Haloacetic Acids

    Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. They are regulated contaminants linked to increased cancer risk.

    77.000 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    83.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Atrazine

Avg:0.363 ppb
Limit:3.000 ppb

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:2.150 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:5.370 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Copper

Avg:0.125 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:3.440 pci/l
Limit:-

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:4.600 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l
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