What was found in Mineola'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 | 255.9 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1351.4 µg/L — CITY OF MINEOLA · 4,515 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 472 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 476.4 µg/L — CITY OF MINEOLA · 4,515 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 118.8 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2015 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 114 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28.65 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 105.6 µg/L — NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 95 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2015 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.25 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.47 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39.645 µg/L — RAMEY WSC · 5,238 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 35.45 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 33.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.039 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 27.4 µg/L — NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.36 µg/L — RAMEY WSC · 5,238 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 25.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RAMEY WSC · 5,238 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.796 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10 µg/L — CITY OF MINEOLA · 4,515 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.5 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 6.6045 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.345 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.06 µg/L — RAMEY WSC · 5,238 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.3 µg/L — CITY OF MINEOLA · 4,515 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.33 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2012
Highest in the city: 2.425 pCi/L — NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW HOPE SUD · 2,772 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF MINEOLA · 4,515 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0037 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOUKE WSC · 7,668 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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 Mineola
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOUKE WSC | 7,668 |
| RAMEY WSC | 5,238 |
| CITY OF MINEOLA | 4,515 |
| NEW HOPE SUD | 2,772 |
Frequently asked questions about Mineola tap water
Is Mineola tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Mineola. 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 Mineola?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mineola, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mineola's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mineola include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Barium. 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.