What was found in Bellville'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 | 328.5 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 559 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 50 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 340 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 1 · 1,080 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 29 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 330 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 1 · 1,080 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 92.19 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 314.3 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 1 · 1,080 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 196.14999999999998 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 266.8099999999999 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 139 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2025 | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 7.9225 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 94.25499999999991 µg/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 60 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.889999999999997 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13.95 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.189999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.9 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 2 · 576 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.094999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.52 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 2 · 576 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.425 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.1929999999999996 pCi/L — AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.1399999999999992 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 · 425 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 2 · 576 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 · 681 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 2 · 576 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLVILLE · 4,206 people · 2025 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Bellville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BELLVILLE | 4,206 |
| AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 1 | 1,080 |
| AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 4 | 681 |
| AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 2 | 576 |
| AUSTIN COUNTY WSC 3 | 425 |
Frequently asked questions about Bellville tap water
Is Bellville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Bellville. 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 Bellville?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bellville, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bellville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bellville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, 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.