What was found in Maxwell'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 | 324.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 113.18 µg/L 141% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.255 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 36.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.668 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maxwell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAXWELL SUD | 16,104 |
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell tap water
Is Maxwell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Maxwell. 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 Maxwell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Maxwell, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maxwell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maxwell include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, 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.