What was found in Alvarado'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2099 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 395 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 699.95 µg/L — BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 203.5 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 670.4 µg/L — BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 249.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 116.9 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 139 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 84.645 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 71.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 8.672 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 71.22 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.7 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.92 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.13 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.382 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.805 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.015 µg/L — BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.72 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.672 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.72 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.375 µg/L — BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.7 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.69 µg/L — BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.4 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.68 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.14 µg/L — BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHANY SUD · 4,503 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.512 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.28 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.9600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES · 606 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ALVARADO · 6,614 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Alvarado
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF ALVARADO | 6,614 |
| BETHANY SUD | 4,503 |
| BLUE WATER OAKS ESTATES | 606 |
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado tap water
Is Alvarado tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Alvarado. 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 Alvarado?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Alvarado, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alvarado's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alvarado include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Copper. 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.