What was found in Friona'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 | 7430 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6970 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2160 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 206 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 150 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 58 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 38.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.8 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 11.4 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.25 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.34 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.07 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0700 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 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 Friona
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | 4,653 |
Frequently asked questions about Friona tap water
Is Friona tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Friona. 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 Friona?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Friona, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Friona's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Friona include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.