What was found in Buchanan Dam'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4950 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3835 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2244 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 870 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.26 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 13.7 pCi/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.6 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 12.09 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 11.955 pCi/L 239% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11.856 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.77 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.86 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 4.78 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.7 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.39 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.02 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN · 69 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Buchanan Dam
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAKE FRONT BUCHANAN | 69 |
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Dam tap water
Is Buchanan Dam tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Buchanan Dam. 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 Buchanan Dam?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Buchanan Dam, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Buchanan Dam's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Buchanan Dam include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.