What was found in Coldspring'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 | 1780 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 970 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 279 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 80 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 80 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 59.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 40.2 µg/L 268% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 31 µg/L 517% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.6 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 19.3 pCi/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.4 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.4 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.55 pCi/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.4 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.8 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.6 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 2.3 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Coldspring
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAN JACINTO SUD | 3,993 |
| ONE FIVE O WSC | 3,094 |
| CAPE ROYALE UTILITY DISTRICT | 2,154 |
| CAMILLA WSC | 861 |
| CAMILLA COVES | 180 |
| LAKEVIEW HILLS POA | 93 |
Frequently asked questions about Coldspring tap water
Is Coldspring tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Coldspring. 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 Coldspring?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Coldspring, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coldspring's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coldspring include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.