What was found in Scurry'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 | 867.3 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.01 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 38.62 µg/L 257% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.49 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GASTONIA SCURRY SUD · 11,169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Scurry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GASTONIA SCURRY SUD | 11,169 |
Frequently asked questions about Scurry tap water
Is Scurry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Scurry. 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 Scurry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Scurry, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Scurry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Scurry include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.