What was found in Heath'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 | 720.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.05 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.11 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.28 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00099 mg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HEATH · 10,464 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Heath
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF HEATH | 10,464 |
Frequently asked questions about Heath tap water
Is Heath tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Heath. 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 Heath?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Heath, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Heath's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Heath include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform. 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.