What was found in Galveston'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 | 413.6 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.6 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 21.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.0205 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0886 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0359 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GALVESTON · 52,326 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Galveston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF GALVESTON | 52,326 |
Frequently asked questions about Galveston tap water
Is Galveston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Galveston. 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 Galveston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Galveston, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Galveston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Galveston include Copper, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.