What was found in Fruitvale'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 | 408 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 339 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 280 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 184.95 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.125 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.015 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 36.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 25.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.475 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 10.799 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.13 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.53 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.82 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0880 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRUITVALE WSC · 3,747 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fruitvale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRUITVALE WSC | 3,747 |
Frequently asked questions about Fruitvale tap water
Is Fruitvale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Fruitvale. 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 Fruitvale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fruitvale, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fruitvale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fruitvale include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.