What was found in Gilmer'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 407 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 497.5 µg/L — CITY OF GILMER · 8,115 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 343.1 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2015 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 333.6 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 319.75 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 74.4 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 229 µg/L — CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN · 2,331 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 60.1 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN · 2,331 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.235 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.97 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.2725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.3445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.74 µg/L — CITY OF GILMER · 8,115 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.55 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 12.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN · 2,331 people · 2015 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.27 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.24 µg/L — CITY OF GILMER · 8,115 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.86 µg/L — CITY OF GILMER · 8,115 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.256 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.543 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.8700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: GLENWOOD WSC · 3,738 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7200 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3200 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF GILMER · 8,115 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1550 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION · 10,089 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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 Gilmer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION | 10,089 |
| CITY OF GILMER | 8,115 |
| GLENWOOD WSC | 3,738 |
| CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN | 2,331 |
Frequently asked questions about Gilmer tap water
Is Gilmer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Gilmer. 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 Gilmer?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Gilmer, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gilmer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gilmer include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrate, 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.