What was found in Pollok'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 703.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 119.5 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 401 µg/L — POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC · 2,012 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 102.5 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100.7 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.955 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.085 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.85 µg/L — POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC · 2,012 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.615 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 19.2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.005 µg/L — POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC · 2,012 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 16.6747 MFL 238% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 7 MFL Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 10 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.433 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.58 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.553 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.39 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC · 2,012 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 1.475 pCi/L — POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC · 2,012 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7430 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3920 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY · 7,381 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pollok
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL WCID OF ANGELINA COUNTY | 7,381 |
| POLLOK-REDTOWN WSC | 2,012 |
Frequently asked questions about Pollok tap water
Is Pollok tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Pollok. 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 Pollok?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pollok, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pollok's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pollok include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, TTHM. 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.