What was found in Tye'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 | 460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.78 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.96 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 22.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 8.78 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.628 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.456 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0204 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0132 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TYE · 1,176 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tye
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF TYE | 1,176 |
Frequently asked questions about Tye tap water
Is Tye tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Tye. 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 Tye?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tye, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tye's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tye include Copper, TTHM, Bromoform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dibromoacetic 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.