Is Broken Arrow tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Broken Arrow'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 Broken Arrow

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Broken Arrow

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Broken Arrow
Oklahoma

740,117,401,274,014 · Lake Oologah via City of Tulsa

Broken Arrow, OK: Water Quality and Filter Guide

Low Risk Updated March 2026 113,540 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Broken Arrow draw from Lake Oologah via City of Tulsa infrastructure managed by City of Broken Arrow Public Works. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

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

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Broken Arrow's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Broken Arrow tap water is sourced from Lake Oologah via City of Tulsa and treated by City of Broken Arrow Public Works. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Broken Arrow Water FAQ

Is Broken Arrow OK tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow OK use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow OK water and what is the TDS level?
Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow OK drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Broken Arrow drinking water.

Nearby Reports

Oklahoma CityOklahoma — 82/100TulsaOklahoma — 82/100NormanOklahoma — 82/100EdmondOklahoma — 82/100LawtonOklahoma — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Broken Arrow Public Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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