What was found in Bridgeport'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 | 1100 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 392 µg/L 490% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 383 µg/L 638% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 360 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 345 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 250 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 250 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 193 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 184 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 163 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 152 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 58.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 27.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.93 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.3 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.56 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3700 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0300 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bridgeport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BRIDGEPORT | 5,930 |
| WEST WISE SUD | 3,909 |
| HIDEAWAY BAY LAKE SHORES WSC | 108 |
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport tap water
Is Bridgeport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bridgeport, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bridgeport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bridgeport include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrate, Chloroform. 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.