What was found in Garland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1610.26 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 150.2 µg/L 188% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 118.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.2 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 33.64 µg/L 224% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 27.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Garland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF GARLAND | 248,822 |
Frequently asked questions about Garland tap water
Is Garland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Garland. 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 Garland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Garland, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Garland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Garland include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.