What was found in Cotton Center'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 | 3589.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3358.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2414 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 183.85 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.28 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.69 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.665 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.01 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.64 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.519 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.76 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.938 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.64 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.6 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.1 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0090 mg/L 60% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COTTON CENTER WSC · 250 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cotton Center
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COTTON CENTER WSC | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Cotton Center tap water
Is Cotton Center tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Cotton Center. 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 Cotton Center?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cotton Center, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cotton Center's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cotton Center include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.