Exceeds EPA Limit Nitrate EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Nitrate in Noble, OK Drinking Water

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

Nitrate is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act because of its potential health effects at elevated concentrations; for residents of Noble, Oklahoma, the relevant fact is that it has shown up in recent EPA compliance samples — point-of-use filtration is one option residents research, alongside reviewing the utility's published treatment data.

10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
EPA MCL
11
EPA Violations
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-04-05

Nitrate in Noble Tap Water

Noble, Oklahoma has 11 EPA violations related to nitrate 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 Nitrate in Noble Water Safe?

Nitrate levels in parts of Noble exceed the EPA MCL of 10 mg/L (as nitrogen). 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 or ion exchange filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

EPA Violations for Nitrate in Noble

Date Violation Type Status ZIP Code
2025-04-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2025-01-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2024-10-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2024-07-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2024-04-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2024-01-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2023-10-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2023-07-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068
2023-07-01 Nitrate (Known) Known 73068
2023-07-01 Nitrate (Known) Known 73068
2023-04-01 Nitrate-Nitrite (Known) Known 73068

Health Effects of Nitrate

  • Methemoglobinemia ("blue baby syndrome") in infants under 6 months
  • Increased risk of colorectal and bladder cancer (long-term)
  • Thyroid disease from chronic exposure
  • Possible reproductive effects

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

How Nitrate Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Agricultural fertilizer runoff
  • Animal feedlot operations and manure
  • Septic system leachate
  • Urban stormwater and wastewater discharge

What to Do About Nitrate in Noble Water

  1. Reverse osmosis is the most effective method for nitrate removal
  2. Ion exchange systems designed for nitrate can also work
  3. Standard carbon filters do NOT remove nitrate
  4. Boiling water increases nitrate concentration — never boil for nitrate

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

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