What was found in Springtown'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1320 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1220 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 660 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 582 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 340 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 191 µg/L 239% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 159 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 155 µg/L 258% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 136 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 84.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 82.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 81 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 65.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 45.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 26.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 20.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.35 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.93 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.49 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.32 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2300 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1200 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Springtown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WALNUT CREEK SUD | 30,364 |
| CITY OF SPRINGTOWN | 3,781 |
| HOMES ON COUNTRY ACRES | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about Springtown tap water
Is Springtown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Springtown. 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 Springtown?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Springtown, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Springtown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Springtown include Chlorite, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrate. 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.