What was found in Bellmead'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 | 1377.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 275.5 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 216.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 163 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 133.4 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 89.89 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 63.805 µg/L 425% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 20.78 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.605 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 16.405 µg/L 164% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.605 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.205 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.115 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELLMEAD · 10,664 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bellmead
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BELLMEAD | 10,664 |
Frequently asked questions about Bellmead tap water
Is Bellmead tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Bellmead. 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 Bellmead?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bellmead, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bellmead's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bellmead include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lithium, 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.