What was found in Surfside Beach'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 850 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 569 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 544 µg/L 680% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 489 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 232 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 140.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 116 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 105.1 µg/L 701% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 73.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 44.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 21.4 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 17.3 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.7 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.7 pCi/L 54% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.5 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0099 mg/L 66% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Surfside Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH | 5,697 |
Frequently asked questions about Surfside Beach tap water
Is Surfside Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Surfside Beach. 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 Surfside Beach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Surfside Beach, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Surfside Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Surfside Beach include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Barium, 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.