What was found in Jasper'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 | 4020 µg/L 309% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 940 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 189 µg/L 236% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 160 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 138 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 101 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 99.3 µg/L 662% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 78.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 59.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.2 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 49.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 46 µg/L 460% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 42.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 32.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 29.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 16 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.8 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.7 pCi/L 54% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.9 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0049 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jasper
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF JASPER | 9,884 |
| RAYBURN COUNTRY MUD | 4,062 |
| UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 1 | 3,048 |
| RURAL WSC | 1,141 |
| UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 2 | 975 |
| HOLLY HUFF WSC | 583 |
| FOREST HILLS WATER SUPPLY | 505 |
| WESTWOOD WSC | 362 |
| MULBERRY WATER SUPPLY BROOKELAND FWSD | 100 |
| HARRISBURG WSC | 91 |
Frequently asked questions about Jasper tap water
Is Jasper tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Jasper. 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 Jasper?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jasper, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jasper's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jasper include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Cyanide. 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.