What was found in Prosper'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 | 308.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.705 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.66 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.268 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PROSPER · 42,598 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Prosper
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF PROSPER | 42,598 |
Frequently asked questions about Prosper tap water
Is Prosper tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Prosper. 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 Prosper?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Prosper, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Prosper's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Prosper include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, 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.