What was found in La Grange'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 780 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 470 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 216 µg/L 1440% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 180 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 147 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 124 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 111 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 105 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 65.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 40.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.9 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 19.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 15 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 15 µg/L 250% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.5 pCi/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.6 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 8.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.4 pCi/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.73 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2540 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2420 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving La Grange
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FAYETTE WSC WEST | 5,802 |
| CITY OF LA GRANGE | 4,973 |
| FAYETTE WSC EAST | 1,866 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY WCID MONUMENT HILL | 575 |
Frequently asked questions about La Grange tap water
Is La Grange tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving La Grange. 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 La Grange?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for La Grange, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in La Grange's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in La Grange include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Lead, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.