What was found in Brenham'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1500 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 820 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 510 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 370 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 355 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 246 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 210 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 99.3 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 87.3 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 75.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 71 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 66 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 34.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.9 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.74 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.7 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.34 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0985 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Brenham
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BRENHAM | 18,469 |
| CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY WSC | 2,270 |
| STARLITE MOBILE HOME PARK | 195 |
| LAKE FOREST WATER SYSTEM | 95 |
Frequently asked questions about Brenham tap water
Is Brenham tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants in the water serving Brenham. 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 Brenham?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Brenham, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brenham's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brenham include Chlorite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.