What was found in Farmers Branch'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 | 331.65 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 35.4 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.46 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.92 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.578 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0118 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH · 40,246 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Farmers Branch
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH | 40,246 |
Frequently asked questions about Farmers Branch tap water
Is Farmers Branch tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Farmers Branch. 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 Farmers Branch?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Farmers Branch, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Farmers Branch's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Farmers Branch include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.