What was found in Atascosa'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 | 11100 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2386 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1410 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 647 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 149.25 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.35 pCi/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 11.145 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.375 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.54 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.546 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.515 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.3875 pCi/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2.36 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ATASCOSA RURAL WSC · 13,857 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Atascosa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ATASCOSA RURAL WSC | 13,857 |
Frequently asked questions about Atascosa tap water
Is Atascosa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Atascosa. 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 Atascosa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Atascosa, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Atascosa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Atascosa include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.