What was found in Robert Lee'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 1387 µg/L 1734% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1026 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 692 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 337 µg/L 562% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 298 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 273 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 154 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 119 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 102 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 63.4 µg/L 423% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 44.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0097 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Robert Lee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF ROBERT LEE | 1,025 |
| COKE COUNTY WSC | 410 |
Frequently asked questions about Robert Lee tap water
Is Robert Lee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Robert Lee. 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 Robert Lee?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Robert Lee, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Robert Lee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Robert Lee include TTHM, Bromoform, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dibromochloromethane. 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.