What was found in Zavalla'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 | 1510 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1380 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1230 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 920 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 504.7 µg/L 631% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 228.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 211.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 202.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 111.9 µg/L 187% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 87.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 80 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 74.9 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 46.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.4 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 13.6 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 11.2 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.8 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.94 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3240 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1200 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0259 mg/L 173% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Zavalla
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF ZAVALLA | 880 |
| TX AIRSTREAM HARBOR WATER | 236 |
| SUN N FUN WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION | 65 |
| RAYLAKE WSC | 63 |
Frequently asked questions about Zavalla tap water
Is Zavalla tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Zavalla. 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 Zavalla?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Zavalla, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Zavalla's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Zavalla include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.