What was found in Sachse'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 | 846 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.3 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.4 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.1 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SACHSE · 30,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sachse
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF SACHSE | 30,630 |
Frequently asked questions about Sachse tap water
Is Sachse tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Sachse. 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 Sachse?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sachse, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sachse's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sachse include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, 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.