What was found in Taylor'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 | 437.85 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.88 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.21 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 49.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.7695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.1005 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0188 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0103 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TAYLOR · 20,622 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Taylor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF TAYLOR | 20,622 |
Frequently asked questions about Taylor tap water
Is Taylor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Taylor. 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 Taylor?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Taylor, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Taylor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Taylor include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane. 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.