What was found in Lufkin'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 | 1290 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 660 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 156 µg/L 195% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 145.7 µg/L 243% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 102 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 82.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 62.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 54.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 53.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 52.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 51.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 18.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 6.2139 MFL 89% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.63 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.7 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3100 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1060 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lufkin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF LUFKIN | 51,236 |
| HUDSON WSC | 10,907 |
| ANGELINA WSC | 3,479 |
| REDLAND WSC | 3,354 |
| M & M WSC | 3,208 |
| WOODLAWN WSC | 2,339 |
| HHSC LUFKIN STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENT | 1,356 |
| ANGELINA COUNTY FWSD 1 | 650 |
| PRAIRIE GROVE | 641 |
| BEULAH WSC | 618 |
Frequently asked questions about Lufkin tap water
Is Lufkin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants in the water serving Lufkin. 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 Lufkin?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lufkin, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lufkin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lufkin include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Chlorite, TTHM. 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.