What was found in Upper Moenkopi's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1970 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 721.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 91.25 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 16.2795 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.4 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.25 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 8.17435 pCi/L 163% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.8 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.92 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.33385 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Upper Moenkopi · 1,740 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Upper Moenkopi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Upper Moenkopi | 1,740 |
Frequently asked questions about Upper Moenkopi tap water
Is Upper Moenkopi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Upper Moenkopi. 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 Upper Moenkopi?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Upper Moenkopi, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Upper Moenkopi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Upper Moenkopi include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Selenium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.