What was found in Bastrop'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4990 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4990 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3400 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2060 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 395 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 145 µg/L 181% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 71.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 58.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.4 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 20.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 16.9 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.5 pCi/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5140 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.3766 MFL 5.4% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0332 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bastrop
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AQUA WSC | 86,325 |
| CITY OF BASTROP | 13,209 |
| BASTROP COUNTY WCID 2 | 7,269 |
| J & R MHP | 46 |
Frequently asked questions about Bastrop tap water
Is Bastrop tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Bastrop. 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 Bastrop?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bastrop, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bastrop's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bastrop include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.