What was found in Edgewood'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 747 µg/L 4980% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 701 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 456 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 379 µg/L 632% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 275 µg/L 344% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 258 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 188 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 163 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 162 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 67 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 27.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.07 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.05 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.6100 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edgewood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF EDGEWOOD | 1,530 |
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood tap water
Is Edgewood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Edgewood. 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 Edgewood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Edgewood, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edgewood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edgewood include Lead, Copper, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.