What was found in Mounds'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1430 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 224 µg/L 280% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 203 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 199 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 193 µg/L 322% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 102 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 87.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 34.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.1 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.32 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5800 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.0541 pCi/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mounds
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CREEK CO RWD # 7 | 2,100 |
Frequently asked questions about Mounds tap water
Is Mounds tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Mounds. 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 Mounds?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mounds, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mounds's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mounds include Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Copper. 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.