What was found in Eagle Pass'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 3200 µg/L 320% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1560 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 770 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 710 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 143 µg/L 179% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 132 µg/L 220% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 104 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 95 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 90 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 69 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 38.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 10 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.19 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagle Pass
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF EAGLE PASS | 54,900 |
| Kickapoo Traditional Tribe | 9,384 |
| MAVERICK COUNTY AIRPORT WATER WORKS | 1,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Pass tap water
Is Eagle Pass tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Eagle Pass. 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 Eagle Pass?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Eagle Pass, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagle Pass's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagle Pass include Chlorite, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM. 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.