What was found in Midwest City'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 | 959 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 514.2 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 421.5 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 240.4 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 233.8 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100.925 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.45 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 17.18 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 15.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.2225 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.14 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.66 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.938 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.6435 pCi/L 53% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.64 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.133 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MIDWEST CITY · 55,935 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Midwest City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MIDWEST CITY | 55,935 |
Frequently asked questions about Midwest City tap water
Is Midwest City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Midwest City. 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 Midwest City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Midwest City, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Midwest City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Midwest City include Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Chlorite. 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.