What was found in Mills'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 | 1130 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2400 µg/L — COUNTRYSIDE COURT · 125 people · 2019 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 432.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1215 µg/L — LAKEVIEW I&S DISTRICT · 62 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.25 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.16 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 16.3971 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRYSIDE COURT · 125 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.7 pCi/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2013 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.6 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.85 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.1 µg/L — PIONEER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 1,500 people · 2019 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5800 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2014 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILLS, CITY OF · 4,050 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — PIONEER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 1,500 people · 2025 | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mills
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILLS, CITY OF | 4,050 |
| BAR NUNN, TOWN OF | 4,000 |
| PIONEER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | 1,500 |
| AIR BASE ACRES I&S DISTRICT | 236 |
| POISON SPIDER I&S DISTRICT | 200 |
| PLEASANT VIEW WATER COMPANY | 130 |
| COUNTRYSIDE COURT | 125 |
| THIRTY-THREE MILE ROAD I&S DISTRICT | 100 |
| LAKEVIEW I&S DISTRICT | 62 |
Frequently asked questions about Mills tap water
Is Mills tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Mills. 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 Mills?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mills, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mills's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mills include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.