What was found in Weatherford'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 | 5760 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5180 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1010 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 760 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 606 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 162 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 148 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.7 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.7 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 41.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 37.3 µg/L 249% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 36 pCi/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 34.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 16.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/10 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 10.3 pCi/L 206% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 7/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.21 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.01 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/10 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.69 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.03 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6530 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5800 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2120 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Weatherford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WEATHERFORD | 35,903 |
| RIO BRAZOS WSC | 657 |
| S-ESTATES WSC | 477 |
| BLUE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | 285 |
| HARMONY WATER SYSTEM | 285 |
| OAK HILL MHP EAST | 216 |
| WEST PARK ADDITION | 144 |
| HIGHLAND COURT | 90 |
| FRYSINGER INVESTMENTS | 75 |
| ECHO VALLEY WSC | 66 |
Frequently asked questions about Weatherford tap water
Is Weatherford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 38 contaminants in the water serving Weatherford. 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 Weatherford?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Weatherford, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Weatherford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Weatherford include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Chlorite, Fluoride. 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.