What was found in Mexico'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 924 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 660 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 543 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62.85 µg/L 419% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 51.7 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.645 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.455 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MEXICO WATER DISTRICT · 2,425 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mexico
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MEXICO WATER DISTRICT | 2,425 |
Frequently asked questions about Mexico tap water
Is Mexico tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Mexico. 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 Mexico?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mexico, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mexico's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mexico include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Copper. 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.