What was found in Burleson'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 | 1808 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 873.6 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 826 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 793 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 485.95 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 91.28 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 75.045 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 68.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 56.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.85 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.425 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.175 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.34 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.5 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.355 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.3 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 9.122 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.563 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.31 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.3825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.712 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.755 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.5 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.32 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.755 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.696 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.619 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.485 µg/L — BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.06 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.7512 MFL 11% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1345 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHESDA WSC · 33,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0037 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BURLESON · 53,381 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
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 Burleson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BURLESON | 53,381 |
| BETHESDA WSC | 33,441 |
Frequently asked questions about Burleson tap water
Is Burleson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants in the water serving Burleson. 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 Burleson?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Burleson, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burleson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burleson include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite. 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.