What was found in Parker'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 | 956.86 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.34 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.055 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.786 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PARKER · 6,486 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Parker
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF PARKER | 6,486 |
Frequently asked questions about Parker tap water
Is Parker tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Parker. 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 Parker?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Parker, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Parker's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Parker 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.