What was found in New Braunfels'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 | 2120 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2084 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2015 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 208.15000000000003 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1679.9999999999982 µg/L — GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION · 2,322 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1041.9999999999995 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 104.5 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.57499999999996 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 96.8 µg/L — GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION · 2,322 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.35999999999999 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.3 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.314999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.4 µg/L — GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION · 2,322 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.1 µg/L — GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION · 2,322 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.939999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 3.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.239999999999966 µg/L — GBRA LOMAS WATER CO COMAL TRACE · 792 people · 2017 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2018 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1099999999999968 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.6 µg/L — GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION · 2,322 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.08 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.764999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.339999999999999 µg/L — GBRA WESTERN CANYON WATER SUPPLY · 0 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.52 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 4 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7600 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.526 µg/L — GBRA LOMAS WATER CO COMAL TRACE · 792 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.6029999999999998 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: 4 D WATER · 282 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.12135 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.04 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2015 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: GBRA WESTERN CANYON WATER SUPPLY · 0 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0500 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: GBRA LOMAS WATER CO COMAL TRACE · 792 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0102 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES · 116,477 people · 2025 | 5/6 | 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 New Braunfels
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES | 116,477 |
| GBRA JOHNSON RANCH SUBDIVISION | 2,322 |
| GBRA LOMAS WATER CO COMAL TRACE | 792 |
| TBM RESIDENT WSC | 324 |
| 4 D WATER | 282 |
| GBRA WESTERN CANYON WATER SUPPLY | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels tap water
Is New Braunfels tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Braunfels, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Braunfels's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Braunfels 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.