What was found in Emory'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 488 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 462.3 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 236.15 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 138 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.575 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 97.45 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 79.1 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 77.335 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 74.005 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 36.025 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.8 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 19.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.688 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.807 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.919 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.55 µg/L — SOUTH RAINS SUD · 3,594 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.759 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.55 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.1375 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.719 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.475 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.19 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2620 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2375 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF EMORY · 3,762 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Emory
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF EMORY | 3,762 |
| SOUTH RAINS SUD | 3,594 |
| ROLLING FORK RV & MOBILE HOME PARK | 95 |
Frequently asked questions about Emory tap water
Is Emory tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Emory. 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 Emory?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Emory, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Emory's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Emory include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Cyanide, TTHM. 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.