What was found in Powell'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 | 203.7 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.08 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.23 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHATFIELD WSC · 6,546 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Powell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHATFIELD WSC | 6,546 |
Frequently asked questions about Powell tap water
Is Powell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Powell. 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 Powell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Powell, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Powell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Powell 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.