What was found in Mansfield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 710 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 708 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 601 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 168 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 88.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 64.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.31 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.66 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.16 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4190 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2750 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0043 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Mansfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF MANSFIELD | 89,227 |
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield tap water
Is Mansfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Mansfield. 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 Mansfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mansfield, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mansfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mansfield include Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, Copper, Cyanide. 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.