What was found in Strawn'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 | 1450 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 419 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 408 µg/L 680% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 367 µg/L 459% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 330 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 228 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 194 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 169 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 118 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 68.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.6 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7840 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3400 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0043 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Strawn
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF STRAWN | 916 |
Frequently asked questions about Strawn tap water
Is Strawn tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Strawn. 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 Strawn?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Strawn, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Strawn's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Strawn include Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform. 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.