What was found in Richland Springs'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 | 1960.5 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1678.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1841 µg/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 399 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 777 µg/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 230 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 268.6 µg/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 178.4 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 36.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 14.38 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.941 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 11.6 µg/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.7 pCi/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9 pCi/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.18 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.9 µg/L — CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS · 325 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.4565 pCi/L 69% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.47 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.32 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.15 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6200 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RICHLAND SUD · 2,505 people · 2023 | 2/2 | 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 Richland Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RICHLAND SUD | 2,505 |
| CITY OF RICHLAND SPRINGS | 325 |
Frequently asked questions about Richland Springs tap water
Is Richland Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Richland Springs. 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 Richland Springs?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Richland Springs, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Richland Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Richland Springs include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.