Is Skiatook, OK Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Skiatook, OK tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Skiatook Get Its Water?
Water in Skiatook, OK is provided by 3 public water systems: SKIATOOK PWA, OSAGE CO RWD #15 and WASHINGTON CO RWD #3 (NEW,#1).
How Is Skiatook Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and direct filtration.
What's in Skiatook Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Skiatook public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Skiatook
Current EPA monitoring data for Skiatook shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skiatook Tap Water
Is Skiatook tap water safe to drink?
Skiatook tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Skiatook tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Skiatook water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Skiatook get its drinking water?
Skiatook receives water from 3 public water systems, including SKIATOOK PWA.
Do I need a water filter in Skiatook?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Skiatook. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Skiatook tap water tested?
Public water systems in Skiatook are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-09-22.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Skiatook
- 74070 - Skiatook tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Skiatook, OK
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- OSAGE CO RWD #15Looks OK
- SKIATOOK PWALooks OK
- WASHINGTON CO RWD #3 (NEW,#1)Looks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- Barnsdall CCD, OK · Township
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