What was found in Vidor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 924 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 397.65 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 173.2 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 258 µg/L — LAKEVIEW ESTATES · 65 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.7 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 180.5 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 26.105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 158 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.105 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 131.05 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 20 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 120 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 70 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 70 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 67.275 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 46.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.85 µg/L — EVERGREEN PARK HICKORY HILLS WATER SYSTE · 363 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 30.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2013 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2024 | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 7.79 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 12.87 µg/L — SAWMILL ADDITION · 64 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 10 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2015 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.1 µg/L — CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.05 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.585 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.29 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2017 | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2018 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3280 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1100 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Highest in the city: CITY OF ROSE CITY · 664 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2024 | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 · 15,258 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0042 mg/L — EVERGREEN PARK HICKORY HILLS WATER SYSTE · 363 people · 2025 | 9/9 | 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 Vidor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 | 15,258 |
| CITY OF ROSE CITY | 664 |
| EVERGREEN PARK HICKORY HILLS WATER SYSTE | 363 |
| RANCHETTE ESTATES | 75 |
| HOUSEMAN PARK | 73 |
| LAKEVIEW ESTATES | 65 |
| CAPRI AND GALL STREETS | 65 |
| SAWMILL ADDITION | 64 |
| SUSAN CIRCLE COMMUNITY WS | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Vidor tap water
Is Vidor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Vidor. 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 Vidor?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vidor, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vidor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vidor include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.