What was found in Tuscola'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 | 843.8 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 180.8 µg/L 226% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 105.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.24 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 35.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 33.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.316 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.714 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5.27 µg/L — TUSCOLA-TAYLOR COUNTY WCID 1 · 1,890 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tuscola
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC | 8,178 |
| TUSCOLA-TAYLOR COUNTY WCID 1 | 1,890 |
Frequently asked questions about Tuscola tap water
Is Tuscola tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Tuscola. 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 Tuscola?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Tuscola, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tuscola's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tuscola include Copper, TTHM, Bromoform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. 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.