What was found in White 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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 530 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 123 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.8 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 4 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.5000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving White Mesa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| White Mesa NTUA | 496 |
Frequently asked questions about White Mesa tap water
Is White Mesa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving White 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 White Mesa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for White Mesa, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in White Mesa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in White Mesa include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Antimony, Total. 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.