What was found in Mckinney'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 756.05 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 944 µg/L — MILLIGAN WSC · 3,364 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.995 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.175 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 42.2 µg/L — MILLIGAN WSC · 3,364 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.51 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.5545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.36 µg/L — MILLIGAN WSC · 3,364 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0087 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MCKINNEY · 224,043 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mckinney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF MCKINNEY | 224,043 |
| MILLIGAN WSC | 3,364 |
Frequently asked questions about Mckinney tap water
Is Mckinney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Mckinney. 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 Mckinney?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mckinney, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mckinney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mckinney include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. 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.