What was found in Shallowater'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 | 8400 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8400 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 5070 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 420.5 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 135 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 50 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 118 µg/L 393% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 55.5 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 55 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 38.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 31 pCi/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 27.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 19.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 16.8 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.31 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.6 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2050 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Shallowater
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF SHALLOWATER | 3,119 |
| VALLEY ESTATES | 68 |
| COUNTRY VIEW MHP | 54 |
Frequently asked questions about Shallowater tap water
Is Shallowater tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Shallowater. 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 Shallowater?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Shallowater, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Shallowater's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Shallowater include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Selenium. 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.