What was found in Teague'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 | 373.2 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 278.1 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 358.2 µg/L — C H WSC · 261 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 58.4 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 134.05 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 95.25 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 81.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.035 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 17.8 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 4.8305 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 15.8 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.14 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.676 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.6275 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5300 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 7.14 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.017 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.6825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.48 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.74 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: C H WSC · 261 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 3.96 pCi/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2015 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.59 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.8230 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5950 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.7850 µg/L — SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3504 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC · 3,753 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEAGUE · 5,688 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Teague
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF TEAGUE | 5,688 |
| SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC | 3,753 |
| C H WSC | 261 |
Frequently asked questions about Teague tap water
Is Teague tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Teague. 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 Teague?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Teague, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Teague's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Teague include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate. 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.