What was found in Childress'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1063.5 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 163.6 µg/L 205% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 93.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 78.28 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 50.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 46.0805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 45.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.3105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.449 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0167 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CHILDRESS · 6,105 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Childress
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF CHILDRESS | 6,105 |
Frequently asked questions about Childress tap water
Is Childress tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Childress. 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 Childress?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Childress, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Childress's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Childress include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. 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.