What was found in Haskell'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 154.1 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 720.4 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 617.5 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 49.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 260.885 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 69.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 233.615 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 190.75 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.25 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 159.89 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 122.81 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 31.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 78.255 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 55.31 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 34.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 17.3 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.6 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.625 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.85 µg/L — LAKESHORE SITES WATER · 77 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HASKELL · 3,431 people · 2026 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Haskell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF HASKELL | 3,431 |
| LAKESHORE SITES WATER | 77 |
Frequently asked questions about Haskell tap water
Is Haskell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Haskell. 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 Haskell?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Haskell, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Haskell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Haskell include TTHM, Copper, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform, Bromodichloromethane. 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.