What was found in Petty'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 | 792.5 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.9 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 66.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.575 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.434 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.3 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0109 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PETTY WSC · 201 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Petty
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PETTY WSC | 201 |
Frequently asked questions about Petty tap water
Is Petty tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Petty. 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 Petty?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Petty, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Petty's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Petty include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.