What was found in Linden'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 | 70.88 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2150 µg/L — GREEN HILLS SUBDIVISION · 55 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 67.835 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1851.5 µg/L — GREEN HILLS SUBDIVISION · 55 people · 2016 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 760.1 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1000 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 450.05 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 603.2 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 114.3 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.035 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 113.68 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.91 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.5 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.795 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 26.95 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: GREEN HILLS SUBDIVISION · 55 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.2 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.55 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7810 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.768 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.36 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.6 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.505 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.024 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.345 µg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.8800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8118 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0274 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WESTERN CASS WSC · 5,871 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0012 mg/L — CITY OF LINDEN · 1,813 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 Linden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WESTERN CASS WSC | 5,871 |
| CITY OF LINDEN | 1,813 |
| GREEN HILLS SUBDIVISION | 55 |
Frequently asked questions about Linden tap water
Is Linden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Linden. 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 Linden?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Linden, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Linden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Linden include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Cyanide. 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.