What was found in Mead'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 288.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 122.275 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 94.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.71 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.8 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.392 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.8385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.368 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.6495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.612 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.054 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.274 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.095 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.9000 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00056 mg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 · 6,270 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mead
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRYAN CO. RWS & SWMD #2 | 6,270 |
Frequently asked questions about Mead tap water
Is Mead tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Mead. 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 Mead?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mead, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mead's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mead include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.