What was found in Argyle'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 798.8 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1505 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 696 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 741.05 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 621.4 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 697.9 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 34.45 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 418.8 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 344 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 132.4 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 143.5 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 98.13 µg/L 654% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 47.8 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 63 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 46.9 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Xylenes, Total | 38.416 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.775 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.64 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.85 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.53 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.16 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.1175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 5.96 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.8 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.9225 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.82 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.5 pCi/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.3 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.925 pCi/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.7885 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.4410 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Atrazine | 0.2070 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.2735 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2250 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0900 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.1925 µg/L — CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0772 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CROSS TIMBERS WSC · 8,751 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WSC · 12,720 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Argyle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARGYLE WSC | 12,720 |
| CROSS TIMBERS WSC | 8,751 |
Frequently asked questions about Argyle tap water
Is Argyle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants in the water serving Argyle. 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 Argyle?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Argyle, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Argyle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Argyle include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Copper. 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.