What was found in Waxahachie'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 | 745.3 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2580 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1124 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 525.55 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 249.55 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 165 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 157.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 93.5 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 87.6 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.15 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 68 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.895 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.6 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.91 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.525 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.06 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.73 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.77 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.1925 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.954 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.8 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5834 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.265 µg/L — BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD · 8,218 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5500 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.2805 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0116 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0087 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WAXAHACHIE · 50,814 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 Waxahachie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WAXAHACHIE | 50,814 |
| BUENA VISTA BETHEL SUD | 8,218 |
Frequently asked questions about Waxahachie tap water
Is Waxahachie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants in the water serving Waxahachie. 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 Waxahachie?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waxahachie, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waxahachie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waxahachie include Fluoride, Nitrate, Chlorite, Copper, Lithium. 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.