What was found in Reklaw'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 | 1860 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 746.05 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 82 µg/L 547% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.85 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.06 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 36.5 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 26.96 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 16.765 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.89 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.3055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 3.7 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.462 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.65 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.435 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.07 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF REKLAW · 660 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Reklaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF REKLAW | 660 |
Frequently asked questions about Reklaw tap water
Is Reklaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Reklaw. 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 Reklaw?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Reklaw, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Reklaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Reklaw include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Barium, TTHM. 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.