What was found in Pinehurst'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4190 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3850 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1400 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 19/21 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 17/21 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 327 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 18/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 19 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 18.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.3 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 10/21 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8 pCi/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.1 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.3 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 17/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.6 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6500 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0043 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 21/21 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pinehurst
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TIMBERWILDE MH SUBDIVISION | 1,233 |
| VILLAGE OF NEW KENTUCKY | 459 |
| TIERRA DEL REY | 438 |
| H O E WSC | 410 |
| 2920 WEST SUBDIVISION | 384 |
| WILLOW OAKS MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION | 375 |
| ALICE ACRES MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION | 315 |
| BRANDYWINE PINES | 306 |
| H-M-W SUD OAKWOOD SUBDIVISION | 204 |
| CEDAR CREEK FOREST MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 195 |
| TREICHEL WOODS ESTATES | 174 |
| RED OAK TERRACE | 159 |
| KICKAPOO FARMS SUBDIVISION | 156 |
| TRAILWOOD SUBDIVISION | 147 |
| CYPRESS PASS ESTATES | 144 |
| CYPRESS CROSSING | 138 |
| BRANDYWINE OAKS | 135 |
| GRANT ROAD ESTATES MOBILE HOME SUB | 99 |
| COE INDUSTRIAL PARK | 72 |
| HOUSE CORRAL STREET WATER SYSTEM | 42 |
| ESTATES OF HOLLY LAKES | 33 |
Frequently asked questions about Pinehurst tap water
Is Pinehurst tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst?
21 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pinehurst, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pinehurst's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pinehurst include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.