What was found in Watauga'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 | 882 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.42 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.38 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.8975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.105 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0114 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WATAUGA · 23,806 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Watauga
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WATAUGA | 23,806 |
Frequently asked questions about Watauga tap water
Is Watauga tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Watauga. 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 Watauga?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Watauga, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Watauga's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Watauga include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.