Mercury in Oklahoma Well Water

In Oklahoma, mercury levels average 1.173 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 2.65 ppb. The EPA limit is 2 ppb. Currently 9.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 21,780 wells.

Testing for mercury in Oklahoma typically costs around $99. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for mercury cost approximately $4,395.

The risk level for mercury in Oklahoma is rated as moderate. The state average of 1.173 ppb is 27.1% above the national average of 0.923 ppb.