Tahlequah
Is Tahlequah tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Tahlequah scores 47/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Tahlequah. We found 587 total violations (36 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Tahlequah?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Tahlequah tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Tahlequah tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Tahlequah, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 47/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Tahlequah
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Tahlequah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tahlequah tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Tahlequah scores 47/100.
How many water systems serve Tahlequah?
Tahlequah is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Tahlequah?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Tahlequah.
What is the water quality score for Tahlequah?
The water quality score for Tahlequah is 47 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 3 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Tahlequah?
The top contaminants detected in Tahlequah include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Tahlequah Water Quality Summary
Tahlequah, OK receives a water quality score of 47/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.
Tahlequah's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Tahlequah's score of 47 is 9 points above the Oklahoma state average of 38, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Oklahoma water quality rankings report →
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Water Systems Serving Tahlequah (3)
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