What was found in Huntington'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 | 1190 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 998 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 494 µg/L 618% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 226 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 181 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 163 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 161 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 110 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 107 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 87.6 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 72.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 62.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60.7 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 33.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.09 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.4 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 4.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.4 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.1 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.7 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0546 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0088 mg/L 59% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huntington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOUR WAY SUD | 6,684 |
| CITY OF HUNTINGTON | 2,014 |
| WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES WATER SYSTEM | 84 |
Frequently asked questions about Huntington tap water
Is Huntington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Huntington. 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 Huntington?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huntington, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huntington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huntington include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate, Dibromochloromethane. 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.