What was found in Ranger'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1278.5 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1175 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 478 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 213.7 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 134.6 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 117.95 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 134.5 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 91.095 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 83.15 µg/L — STAFF WSC OLDEN AREA · 1,929 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.31 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 79.84 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 41.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 46.78 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 40.445 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 35.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.945 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.35 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.782 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.87 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.17 µg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.34 µg/L — STAFF WSC OLDEN AREA · 1,929 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.95 µg/L — EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2016 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.55 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.38555 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1625 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RANGER · 2,629 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0027 mg/L — STAFF WSC LACASA AREA · 348 people · 2025 | 3/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Ranger
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF RANGER | 2,629 |
| STAFF WSC OLDEN AREA | 1,929 |
| STAFF WSC LACASA AREA | 348 |
| EASTLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Ranger tap water
Is Ranger tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Ranger. 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 Ranger?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ranger, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ranger's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ranger include Chlorite, Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium. 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.