What was found in Murphy'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 | 1000 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.9 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.5 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.4825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.76 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF MURPHY · 21,082 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Murphy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF MURPHY | 21,082 |
Frequently asked questions about Murphy tap water
Is Murphy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Murphy. 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 Murphy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Murphy, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Murphy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Murphy include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform. 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.