What was found in Fredericksburg'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 | 16200 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 11200 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 985 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 248 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 47 µg/L 313% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.9 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.6 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 20.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 18 pCi/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.78 pCi/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.6 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.7 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9200 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0292 mg/L 195% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 5/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fredericksburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG | 11,257 |
| LIVEOAKS MOBILE HOME PARK | 357 |
| BERNHARD TRAILER PARK | 60 |
| ROYAL OAKS APARTMENTS | 57 |
| SILVER WINGS FLY IN RANCH | 42 |
| SIRACUSA RENTALS | 31 |
Frequently asked questions about Fredericksburg tap water
Is Fredericksburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Fredericksburg. 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 Fredericksburg?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fredericksburg, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fredericksburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fredericksburg include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.