What was found in Kenedy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1460 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1445 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 639 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 207.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 41.575 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 37.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.51 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 29.290000000000003 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 22.199999999999996 µg/L 222% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 21.009999999999998 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 19.635 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.75 pCi/L 78% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.919999999999996 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.625 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.68 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KENEDY · 6,454 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kenedy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF KENEDY | 6,454 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenedy tap water
Is Kenedy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Kenedy. 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 Kenedy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kenedy, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kenedy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kenedy include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium. 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.