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A 2013 report by the Sierra Club highlighted concerns about six coal-fired power plants in Oklahoma discharging harmful coal ash and scrubber wastewater into the state's rivers. These discharged materials may contain toxic substances such as arsenic, selenium, and mercury. The allegations made by the Sierra Club raised concerns about potential water contamination and the associated health risks. However, the six utilities denied these charges, and the issue has been subject to ongoing debates and discussions.

Another water quality issue in Oklahoma is associated with fracking, a process used in extracting fossil fuels. In 2013, residents of LeFlore County initiated a class-action lawsuit against 50 companies, claiming that fracking wastewater posed a health threat and led to water contamination. The lawsuit remained ongoing as of the publication date of this article, highlighting the concerns surrounding the potential impact of fracking activities on water quality in the state.