What was found in Windcrest'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2226 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2212.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 286.5 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 143.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 94.925 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.66 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.865 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.1 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.86 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.095 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST · 8,154 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Windcrest
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEXAR COUNTY WCID 10 WINDCREST | 8,154 |
Frequently asked questions about Windcrest tap water
Is Windcrest tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Windcrest. 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 Windcrest?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Windcrest, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Windcrest's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Windcrest include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.