What was found in Martindale'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 | 9950 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9056 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 322.3 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 256.5 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 109 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 96.93 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.4 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 47.28 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 32.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 11.5445 MFL 165% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 7 MFL Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.29 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.47 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.425 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1200 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARTINDALE WSC · 3,045 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Martindale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARTINDALE WSC | 3,045 |
Frequently asked questions about Martindale tap water
Is Martindale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Martindale. 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 Martindale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Martindale, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Martindale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Martindale include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Cyanide. 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.