What was found in Orangefield'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 | 334 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 183.19999999999993 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 144.1 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 81.25 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 41.890000000000015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 31.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.780000000000012 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.759999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.759999999999996 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.227000000000006 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.900000000000001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4000000000000004 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.1100000000000003 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.3 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ORANGEFIELD WSC · 8,231 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Orangefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ORANGEFIELD WSC | 8,231 |
Frequently asked questions about Orangefield tap water
Is Orangefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Orangefield. 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 Orangefield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Orangefield, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orangefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orangefield include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.