What was found in Rowlett'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 994.085 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.82 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.64 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.5785 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROWLETT · 68,123 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rowlett
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF ROWLETT | 68,123 |
Frequently asked questions about Rowlett tap water
Is Rowlett tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Rowlett. 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 Rowlett?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rowlett, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rowlett's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rowlett include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform. 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.