What was found in Wellman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 13500 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 12600 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 7621.5 µg/L 191% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 277 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43.6 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 36.515 µg/L 365% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 29.19 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.69 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.2375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.8 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.57 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.49 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.867 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1 pCi/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2700 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WELLMAN · 200 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wellman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WELLMAN | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Wellman tap water
Is Wellman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Wellman. 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 Wellman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wellman, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wellman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wellman include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.