What was found in Mesquite'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 | 952.5 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.92 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.9 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.5 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.351 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MESQUITE · 152,020 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mesquite
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF MESQUITE | 152,020 |
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite tap water
Is Mesquite tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Mesquite. 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 Mesquite?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mesquite, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mesquite's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mesquite include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform. 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.