What was found in Mulino'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 | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MULINO WATER DISTRICT · 700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 993 µg/L — BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 907 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 119.5 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MULINO WATER DISTRICT · 700 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 480.25 µg/L — BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.935 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.525 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MULINO WATER DISTRICT · 700 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4.4 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.28 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MULINO WATER DISTRICT · 700 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.9 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MULINO WATER DISTRICT · 700 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0282 mg/L — BIG FOOT MHP · 60 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mulino
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MULINO WATER DISTRICT | 700 |
| BIG FOOT MHP | 60 |
| MT SHADOW MHP | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Mulino tap water
Is Mulino tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Mulino. 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 Mulino?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mulino, Oregon to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mulino's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mulino include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, TTHM. 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.