What was found in Minco'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 | 924.8 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 681.17 µg/L 4541% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 205 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.47 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.71 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.6615 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.6495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.8130 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3930 pCi/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MINCO · 1,632 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Minco
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINCO | 1,632 |
Frequently asked questions about Minco tap water
Is Minco tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Minco. 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 Minco?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Minco, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Minco's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Minco include Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Copper, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane. 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.