What was found in Mesa's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7560 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6600 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 1513 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1187.46 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 525 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 381 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 41.7 µg/L 278% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 30 µg/L 300% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 23 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.9693 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.83 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9200 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.8000 pCi/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0510 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0152 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Mesa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MESA CITY OF | 466,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Mesa tap water
Is Mesa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Mesa. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Mesa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mesa, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mesa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mesa include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Fluoride, Lithium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.