What was found in Mustang'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 | 3880 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 725 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 208.2 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.17 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 38.24 µg/L 382% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.913 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 19.633 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.635 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.6 pCi/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.4875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.3095 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.16505 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.0495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00020 mg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MUSTANG, CITY OF · 18,576 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mustang
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MUSTANG, CITY OF | 18,576 |
Frequently asked questions about Mustang tap water
Is Mustang tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Mustang. 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 Mustang?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mustang, Oklahoma to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mustang's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mustang include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Arsenic. 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.