Is Tulsa tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Tulsa's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Tulsa

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Tulsa

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Tulsa
Oklahoma

741,017,410,274,103 · Spavinaw Lake and Lake Oologah

Water Quality in Tulsa, OK (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 413,066 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Tulsa, Oklahoma is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.2 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

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    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Tulsa's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Tulsa tap water is sourced from Spavinaw Lake and Lake Oologah and treated by City of Tulsa Water and Sewer. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Tulsa Water FAQ

Is Tulsa OK tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Tulsa tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Tulsa OK use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Tulsa uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Tulsa OK water and what is the TDS level?
Tulsa water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 130 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Tulsa OK drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Tulsa drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Tulsa?
Based on Tulsa's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Tulsa has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

Oklahoma CityOklahoma — 82/100NormanOklahoma — 82/100Broken ArrowOklahoma — 82/100EdmondOklahoma — 82/100LawtonOklahoma — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Tulsa Water and Sewer CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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