Shawnee Municipal Authority
Pottawatomie County, OK
OK1020504
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Bromodichloromethane
98 detections
| Avg Result: | 9.954 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
70 detections
| Avg Result: | 2.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorite
88 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.739 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Chloroform
96 detections
| Avg Result: | 10.130 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium
4 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Chromium, Hex
5 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.035 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 30K
- Surface Water
- Pottawatomie County
- Data from 2014-2024
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