What was found in Bivins'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 | 612.8 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 257 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 232.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 178.1 µg/L 223% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 86.8 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 77.8 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 70 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.08 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 30.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 24.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 23.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.95 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.9 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.12 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.09 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.7220 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EASTERN CASS WSC · 2,670 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bivins
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EASTERN CASS WSC | 2,670 |
Frequently asked questions about Bivins tap water
Is Bivins tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Bivins. 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 Bivins?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bivins, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bivins's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bivins include Fluoride, Bromoform, Copper, TTHM, Barium. 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.