What was found in Horizon City'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-Nitrite | 6776 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6740 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 725.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 245.45 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 81.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 44.415 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 36.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 15.15 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.7 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.7 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.14 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.435 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.43 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.028 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.95 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.7465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00071 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HORIZON REGIONAL MUD · 31,542 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Horizon City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HORIZON REGIONAL MUD | 31,542 |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon City tap water
Is Horizon City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Horizon City. 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 Horizon City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Horizon City, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Horizon City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Horizon City include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium. 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.