What was found in Levelland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 3829 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6847.5 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2260 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5753 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2049 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4891 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 249 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 124.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 101.76 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 100.655 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.085 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 32.001 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 27.542 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.752 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.08 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.182 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.755 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 16.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.74 pCi/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.98 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13.3 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.86 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.468 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.32 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.9 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.24 µg/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.333 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.8 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.9 pCi/L — CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.2 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.835 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.811 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1165 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF OPDYKE WEST · 220 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF LEVELLAND · 12,652 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Levelland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF LEVELLAND | 12,652 |
| CITY OF OPDYKE WEST | 220 |
Frequently asked questions about Levelland tap water
Is Levelland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Levelland. 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 Levelland?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Levelland, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Levelland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Levelland include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.