What was found in Mcloud'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-Nitrite | 2090 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2056 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 121 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 358.95 µg/L — PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TIMBER CREEK MHP EAST & WEST · 40 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 220 µg/L — PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.2 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 39.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.365 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 35.12 µg/L — PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.01 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 28.854 pCi/L — TIMBER CREEK MHP EAST & WEST · 40 people · 2016 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.783 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.722 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.754 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.07 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 4.2745 pCi/L — PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.08 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 2.669 pCi/L — PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP · 100 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.4805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.574 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Kickapoo Housing Complex · 499 people · 2020 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcloud
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Kickapoo Housing Complex | 499 |
| PINE COUNTRY LIVING MHP | 100 |
| TIMBER CREEK MHP EAST & WEST | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcloud tap water
Is Mcloud tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Mcloud. 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 Mcloud?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mcloud, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcloud's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcloud include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Nitrate, Fluoride. 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.