What was found in Saginaw'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 | 716 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.6 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.29 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.845 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.906 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.5495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SAGINAW · 23,890 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Saginaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF SAGINAW | 23,890 |
Frequently asked questions about Saginaw tap water
Is Saginaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Saginaw. 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 Saginaw?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Saginaw, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Saginaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Saginaw include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, 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.