What was found in Giddings'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1050 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 750 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 740 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 453 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 452 µg/L 3013% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 320 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 90 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 85.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 62.7 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 50 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.8 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.2 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9810 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Giddings
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEE COUNTY WSC | 14,670 |
| CITY OF GIDDINGS | 7,878 |
| TEX VILLA APARTMENTS | 180 |
Frequently asked questions about Giddings tap water
Is Giddings tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Giddings. 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 Giddings?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Giddings, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Giddings's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Giddings include Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, Nitrate, 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.