What was found in Irving'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 | 562 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.5 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.3 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.4 µg/L 196% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.99 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.89 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0119 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0118 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0117 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Irving
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF IRVING | 264,546 |
Frequently asked questions about Irving tap water
Is Irving tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Irving. 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 Irving?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Irving, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Irving's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Irving include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.