What was found in Bullard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 530.4 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 670 µg/L — EMERALD BAY MUD · 1,827 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 341.2 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.52 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 66.875 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 59.375 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.6 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.36 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.46 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.83 µg/L — EMERALD BAY MUD · 1,827 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.688 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.33 µg/L — EMERALD BAY MUD · 1,827 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.325 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.22 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2980 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0950 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BULLARD · 4,500 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bullard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BULLARD | 4,500 |
| EMERALD BAY MUD | 1,827 |
Frequently asked questions about Bullard tap water
Is Bullard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Bullard. 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 Bullard?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bullard, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bullard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bullard include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate. 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.