What was found in Webster'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 | 1200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.8 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.9 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.4 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0111 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0099 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF WEBSTER · 13,710 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Webster
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF WEBSTER | 13,710 |
Frequently asked questions about Webster tap water
Is Webster tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Webster. 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 Webster?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Webster, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Webster's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Webster include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic 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.