What was found in Devine'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 | 2280 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4995 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2190 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 4196.5 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2015 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 210 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1253 µg/L — EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 4 · 483 people · 2018 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 163 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 195.1 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 80.48 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 134.3 µg/L — GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 273 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 29.82 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2017 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 22.88 pCi/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 273 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 17.5693 MFL 251% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 7 MFL Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.19 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.45 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.86 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 273 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.785 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.165 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.5 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 8.42 pCi/L 168% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 273 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.451 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 4 · 483 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.715 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.225 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.54 µg/L — CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF DEVINE · 4,335 people · 2017 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.9 µg/L — EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 2 · 2,505 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 3 · 1,365 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.195 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 3 · 1,365 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 · 6,153 people · 2023 | 6/6 | LCR |
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 Devine
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 | 6,153 |
| CITY OF DEVINE | 4,335 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 2 | 2,505 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 3 | 1,365 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 4 | 483 |
| GUSVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK | 273 |
Frequently asked questions about Devine tap water
Is Devine tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Devine. 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 Devine?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Devine, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Devine's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Devine 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.