What was found in Josephine'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 | 730.8 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.44 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.14 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.526 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.024 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0128 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF JOSEPHINE · 9,800 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Josephine
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF JOSEPHINE | 9,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Josephine tap water
Is Josephine tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Josephine. 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 Josephine?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Josephine, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Josephine's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Josephine include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.