What was found in Vidor'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 | 930 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 487 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 260 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 255 µg/L 319% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 221 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 146 µg/L 973% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 135 µg/L 225% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 117.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 111 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 70.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 70 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 55.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 39.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 10 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.4 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3400 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1100 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vidor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 | 15,258 |
| CITY OF ROSE CITY | 664 |
| EVERGREEN PARK HICKORY HILLS WATER SYSTE | 363 |
| RANCHETTE ESTATES | 75 |
| HOUSEMAN PARK | 73 |
| LAKEVIEW ESTATES | 65 |
| CAPRI AND GALL STREETS | 65 |
| SAWMILL ADDITION | 64 |
| SUSAN CIRCLE COMMUNITY WS | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Vidor tap water
Is Vidor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Vidor. 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 Vidor?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vidor, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vidor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vidor include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.