What was found in Ballinger's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1500 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1360 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 810 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 800 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 582 µg/L 728% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 247 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 180 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 179 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 161 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 134 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.6 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 40.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 33.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.3 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.12 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.41 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.4 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6230 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Ballinger
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BALLINGER | 3,583 |
Frequently asked questions about Ballinger tap water
Is Ballinger tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Ballinger. 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 Ballinger?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ballinger, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ballinger's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ballinger include Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.