What was found in Kirby'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 | 1964.5 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1942 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 549.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 124 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121.85 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 106.41 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 17.125 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.525 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.11 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.4100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF KIRBY · 8,142 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kirby
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF KIRBY | 8,142 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirby tap water
Is Kirby tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Kirby. 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 Kirby?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kirby, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kirby's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kirby include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. 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.