What was found in Millsap'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 | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 297 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 150 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 150 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 100 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 57.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.2 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.8 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9 pCi/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.8 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Millsap
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PARKER COUNTY SUD SURFACE | 6,300 |
| MILLSAP WSC | 1,503 |
| PARKER COUNTY SUD GROUND WATER | 475 |
Frequently asked questions about Millsap tap water
Is Millsap tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Millsap. 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 Millsap?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Millsap, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Millsap's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Millsap include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.