What was found in Eola'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 | 44800 µg/L 448% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 36950 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 358.5 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 87.92 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 17.39 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17.1 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 10.775 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.86 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.6 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.52 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.5 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.138 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.1 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.045 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00070 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EOLA WSC · 165 people · 2009 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eola
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EOLA WSC | 165 |
Frequently asked questions about Eola tap water
Is Eola tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Eola. 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 Eola?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eola, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eola's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eola include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Selenium. 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.