Exceeds EPA Limit Arsenic EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Arsenic in Noble, OK Drinking Water

Arsenic data for Noble, Oklahoma · 12,003 residents · 1 ZIP code

Over the past reporting period, water systems in Noble, Oklahoma have recorded Arsenic at detectable concentrations in EPA compliance samples.

10 ppb
EPA MCL
2
EPA Violations
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04

Arsenic in Noble Tap Water

Noble, Oklahoma has 2 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.

This analysis covers 12,003 residents across 1 ZIP code in Noble.

Noble's overall water quality grade is B (76/100).

Is Arsenic in Noble Water Safe?

Arsenic levels in parts of Noble exceed the EPA MCL of 10 ppb. The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

EPA Violations for Arsenic in Noble

Date Violation Type Status ZIP Code
2025-10-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 73068
2025-07-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 73068

Health Effects of Arsenic

  • Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
  • Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
  • Developmental effects in children exposed in utero

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).

How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
  • Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
  • Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
  • Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology

What to Do About Arsenic in Noble Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
  2. Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
  3. Have well water tested if on a private supply
  4. Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.

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