What was found in Georgetown'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 | 3682.4999999999995 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 679.9999999999991 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 350.8000000000002 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 170 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.239999999999995 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.35 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.089999999999996 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24.819999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.359999999999978 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.134999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.404999999999976 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.689999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.089999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.63535 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.338 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.557 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3332000000000002 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1949999999999998 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2830 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2450 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1700 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0338 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0187 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GEORGETOWN · 191,639 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Georgetown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF GEORGETOWN | 191,639 |
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown tap water
Is Georgetown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants in the water serving Georgetown. 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 Georgetown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Georgetown, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Georgetown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Georgetown include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Cyanide, Barium. 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.