What was found in Victoria'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 363.1 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1480 µg/L — THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS · 40 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 942.5 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1310 µg/L — THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS · 40 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 426.5 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 1160 µg/L — THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS · 40 people · 2012 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 680 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 650 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 432.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.095 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.375 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 29 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.0178 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.52 µg/L — QUAIL CREEK MUD · 1,944 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.775 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: HALEPASKA COUNTRY LOTS · 75 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.84 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8 µg/L — THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS · 40 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS · 40 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.21 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2012
Highest in the city: 3.23 pCi/L — QUAIL CREEK MUD · 1,944 people · 2012 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: HALEPASKA COUNTRY LOTS · 75 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9500 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2050 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF VICTORIA · 66,932 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0013 mg/L — QUAIL CREEK MUD · 1,944 people · 2024 | 4/4 | 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 Victoria
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF VICTORIA | 66,932 |
| QUAIL CREEK MUD | 1,944 |
| HALEPASKA COUNTRY LOTS | 75 |
| THE ESTATES OF SANDY HILLS | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Victoria tap water
Is Victoria tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Victoria. 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 Victoria?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Victoria, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Victoria's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Victoria include Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chlorite. 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.