What was found in Roanoke'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 | 292 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.065 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.835 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.2645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.1065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.96 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.913 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ROANOKE · 10,127 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Roanoke
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF ROANOKE | 10,127 |
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke tap water
Is Roanoke tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Roanoke. 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 Roanoke?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Roanoke, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Roanoke's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Roanoke include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Chloroform. 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.