What was found in Devine'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5560 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5560 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1270 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 407 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 136 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 46 µg/L 307% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Asbestos | 44.33 MFL 633% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 MFL | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 32.6 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 23.9 pCi/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.8 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 15.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 9.3 pCi/L 186% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.5 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.8 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Devine
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 | 6,153 |
| CITY OF DEVINE | 4,335 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 2 | 2,505 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 3 | 1,365 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 4 | 483 |
| GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK | 273 |
Frequently asked questions about Devine tap water
Is Devine tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Devine. 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 Devine?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Devine, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Devine's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Devine include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.