What was found in Garland'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 | 1111.58 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.375 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.81 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.655 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF GARLAND · 248,822 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Garland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF GARLAND | 248,822 |
Frequently asked questions about Garland tap water
Is Garland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Garland. 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 Garland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Garland, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Garland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Garland include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Chloroform. 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.