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Can You Drink Tap Water in Garland?
Yes, Garland's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Garland has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Garland's water utility, City of Garland, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Garland was resolved on June 30, 2018. This assessment is based on the City of Garland water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Garland Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Garland tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Garland's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Garland Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Garland for Garland in Texas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018, Garland had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
From July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, Garland had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorine.
Is there Lead in Garland Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Garland water system, City of Garland, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00136 mg/L of lead in Garland water. This is 9.1% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Garland contained more lead.
While Garland water testing may have found 0.00136 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Garland Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex - near Garland with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Garland has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Garland SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 04/01/2018 - 06/30/2018 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine (0999) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Garland Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | PO BOX 469002 GARLAND, TX, 75046-9002 |
Existing customers can login to their City of Garland account to pay their Garland water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your City of Garland bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Garland water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Garland water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Garland means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Garland. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Garland means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Garland. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.75 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Garland, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Garland Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Garland's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
Water Quality Report2020
IN 1996, CONGRESS AMENDED THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REQUIRING COMMUNITY SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE QUALITY OF THEIR DRINKING WATER. WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT. THIS REPORT COVERS ALL TESTING COMPLETED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2020.
The Garland Water Utilities (GWU) is a municipal water distribution and wastewater utility that is owned by the City of Garland. Treated drinking water is purchased from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and delivered to the residents and businesses of Garland. The wastewater system collects, treats and releases the water that we send down the drain after use. For both systems, rigorous testing is conducted every month to ensure the quality of our drinking water and the proper handling of our wastewater.
An electronic copy of this report is available at GarlandWater.com/ConsumerConfidenceReport.
Español: Este informe incluye información importante sobre el agua potable. Si tiene preguantas o comentarios sobre este informe en español, favor delespaol, favor de llamar al tel.
ALL DRINKING WATER MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINANTS
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and in some cases, radioactive material and substances resulting from the presence
of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, color, or odor of drinking water, please contact our business office at
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM IN WATER
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan that is so small it can be seen only with a microscope. It affects the digestive tract of humans and animals. At this time, there is no specific drug therapy proven to be effective, but people with healthy immune systems will usually recover within two weeks. Symptoms of infection include nausea, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. However,
at greater risk of developing a life- threatening illness. We encourage
The NTMWD has tested the lake and treated water for the presence of cryptosporidium for several years and it was absent in all of the samples tested.
WHERE DOES MY WATER COME FROM?
All of Garland’s treated water is purchased from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). The water district pumps surface water from five sources: Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake, Lake Tawakoni, Lake Texoma and the East Fork Raw Water Supply Project, commonly known as the ‘wetland.’ Lavon Lake is currently the primary source of raw water. NTMWD conducts daily tests on both the raw water in Lavon Lake and the treated water it delivers to the City of Garland. The treated water is stored in eight ground storage tanks and four elevated storage tanks. The Garland Water Utilities distribution and collection system includes approximately 2,100 miles of pipeline. A centralized water control system and customer call center with
IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION
You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly or
2020
LEAD IN WATER
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Garland Water Utilities is responsible for providing high- quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at epa.gov/safewater/lead.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has completed a Source Water Susceptibility Report for all drinking water systems that own their sources. This report describes the susceptibility and types of contaminants that may come into contact with the drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. NTMWD received the assessment report. For information on how you may obtain a copy of this report, contact Water Operations at
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SAMPLING RESULTS
During the past year, several hundred water samples have been taken to determine the presence of any radioactive, biological, inorganic, volatile organic or synthetic organic contaminants. The results of this testing are displayed in the table on the next three pages. The state allows the City to monitor for certain substances less than once per year because the concentrations of those substances do not change frequently. In these cases, the most recent sample data are included, along with the year in which it was taken. This report includes a list of all substances with range levels that were greater than zero. For a complete list of tested substances, visit GarlandWater.com.
CONSERVING WATER
Severe drought conditions and associated water restrictions remind us just how precious water is and how much we tend to take it for granted. With less than 1% of
the earth’s fresh water source available, we need to learn to use water wisely. Water conservation is critical for meeting both local and the state’s
LAWN WATERING
Many homes and businesses in Garland are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems that can account for more than 50% of water use during the summer months. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that approximately 40% of outdoor water use is wasted due to the overwatering of lawns. Establishing a lawn watering schedule is effective in reducing water waste.
Lawn watering schedules should change throughout the year based on weather patterns, the presence of drought conditions or limited water supplies. To see current watering schedules, visit GarlandWater.com.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Garland Water Utilities is part of the City government. The Garland City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 200 N. Fifth St. Meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, the City government access channel on cable.
Garland City Council supports water efficiency and encourages residents to do their part in conserving this limited natural resource by using water wisely.
A portion of these meetings in 2021 may be online only due to
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NOTE: Reported monthly tests found no fecal coliform bacteria. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present.
Regulated Contaminants
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Total Haloacetic Acids |
2020 |
26.6 |
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Total Trihalomethanes |
2020 |
35.7 |
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Bromate |
2020 |
8.91 |
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NOTE: Not all sample results may have been used for calculating the Highest Level Detected because some results may be part of an evaluation to determine where compliance sampling should occur in the future.
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Inorganic Contaminants |
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Antimony |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
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Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder; and test addition. |
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Arsenic |
2020 |
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Barium |
2020 |
0.044 |
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Beryllium |
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Cadmium |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
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5 |
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Chromium |
2020 |
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Fluoride |
2020 |
0.225 |
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Mercury |
2020 |
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Nitrate |
2020 |
0.894 |
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Selenium |
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Thallium |
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2018 |
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Radium |
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Alachlor |
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Aldicarb |
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Aldicarb Sulfone |
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Aldicarb Sulfoxide |
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Atrazine |
2020 |
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Benzo (a) pyrene |
2020 |
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Carbofuran |
2019 |
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Chlordane |
2020 |
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Dalapon |
2019 |
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200 |
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Di |
2020 |
0.60 |
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Dibromochloropropane |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
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- 0 |
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200 |
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Runoff / leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards. |
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detect level |
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Dinoseb |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
7 |
7 |
ppb |
No |
Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables. |
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detect level |
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Endrin |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
2 |
2 |
ppb |
No |
Residue of banned insecticide. |
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detect level |
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Ethylene dibromide |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
0 |
50 |
ppt |
No |
Discharge from petroleium refineries. |
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detect level |
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Heptachlor |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
0 |
400 |
ppt |
No |
Residue of banned termiticide. |
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detect level |
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Heptachlor epoxide |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
0 |
200 |
ppt |
No |
Breakdown of heptachlor. |
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detect level |
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Hexachlorobenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
0 |
1 |
ppb |
No |
Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories. |
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detect level |
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Hexachlorocyclopentadiene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 |
- 0 |
50 |
50 |
ppb |
No |
Discharge from chemical factories. |
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detect level |
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2020 |
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Lindane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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200 |
200 |
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ppt |
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No |
Runoff / leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, and gardens. |
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detect level |
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Methoxychlor |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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40 |
40 |
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ppb |
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No |
Runoff / leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, and livestock. |
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detect level |
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Oxamyl [Vydate] |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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200 |
200 |
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ppb |
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No |
Runoff / leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes, and tomatoes. |
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detect level |
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Pentachlorophenol |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
1 |
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ppb |
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No |
Discharge from wood preserving factories. |
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detect level |
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Picloram |
2019 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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4 |
500 |
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ppb |
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No |
Herbicide runoff. |
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detect level |
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Simazine |
2020 |
0.08 |
0.07 - 0.08 |
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4 |
4 |
|
ppb |
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No |
Herbicide runoff. |
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Toxaphene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
3 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Runoff / leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle. |
|
detect level |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
Range of Levels |
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Volatile Organic Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
Detected |
|
MCLG |
MCL |
|
Units |
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Violation |
Likely Source of Contamination |
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1, 1, 1 - Trichloroethane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
200 |
200 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories. |
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detect level |
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1, 1, 2 - Trichloroethane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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3 |
5 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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1, 1 - Dichloroethylene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
7 |
7 |
|
ppb |
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No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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1, 2, 4 - Trichlorobenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
70 |
70 |
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ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from |
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detect level |
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1, 2 - Dichloroethane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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1, 2 - Dichloropropane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
5 |
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ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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Benzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
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No |
Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills. |
|
detect level |
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Carbon Tetrachloride |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
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No |
Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities. |
|
detect level |
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Chlorobenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
100 |
100 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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Dichloromethane |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
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0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
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No |
Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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Ethylbenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
0 |
700 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from petroleum refineries. |
|
detect level |
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Styrene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
100 |
100 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills. |
|
detect level |
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Tetrachloroethylene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from factories and dry cleaners. |
|
detect level |
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Toluene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
1 |
1 |
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ppm |
|
No |
Discharge from petroleum factories. |
|
detect level |
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Trichloroethylene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
0 |
5 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories. |
|
detect level |
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Vinyl Chloride |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
0 |
2 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories. |
|
detect level |
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Xylenes |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
10 |
10 |
|
ppm |
|
No |
Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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cis - 1, 2 - Dichloroethylene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
70 |
70 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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o - Dichlorobenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
600 |
600 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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p - Dichlorobenzene |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
75 |
75 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
|
detect level |
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trans - 1, 2 - |
2020 |
Levels lower than |
0 - 0 |
|
100 |
100 |
|
ppb |
|
No |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories. |
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Dicholoroethylene |
detect level |
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Turbidity |
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Limit |
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(Treatment Technique) |
Level Detected |
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Violation |
Likely Source of Contamination |
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Highest single measurement |
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1 NTU |
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0.31 NTU |
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No |
Soil runoff. |
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Lowest monthly percentage (%) meeting limit |
0.3 NTU |
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100.00% |
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No |
Soil runoff. |
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NOTE: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration. |
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Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level |
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Maximum |
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Disinfectant Type |
Year |
Average Level |
Minimum Level |
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Level |
MRDL |
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MRDLG |
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Units |
Source of Chemical |
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Chlorine Residual |
2020 |
2.83 |
0.8 |
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4.6 |
4.0 |
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<4.0 |
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ppm |
Disinfectant / Water additive used to control microbes. |
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(Chloramines) |
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Chlorine Dioxide |
2020 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0.8 |
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0.8 |
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ppm |
Disinfectant. |
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Chlorite |
2020 |
0.0475 |
0 |
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0.483 |
1.0 |
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N/A |
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ppm |
Disinfectant. |
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Total Organic Carbon |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Date |
Detected |
Range of Levels Detected |
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Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
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Source Water |
2020 |
5.16 |
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3.95 - 5.16 |
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ppm |
Naturally present in the environment. |
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Drinking Water |
2020 |
3.14 |
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2.13 - 3.14 |
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ppm |
Naturally present in the environment. |
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Removal Ratio |
2020 |
53.9% |
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28.4 - 53.9 |
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% removal * |
N/A |
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NOTE: Total organic carbon |
(TOC) has |
no health effects. The disinfectant |
can combine with TOC to form disinfection |
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levels of pathogens. |
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* Removal ratio is the percent of TOC removed by the treatment process divided by the percent of TOC required by TCEQ to be removed. |
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Lead and Copper |
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Collection |
Number of sites |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Over AL |
90th Percentile |
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MCLG |
MCL |
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Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
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Lead |
2020 |
0 |
1.37 |
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0 |
15 |
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ppb |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits. Action Level = 15 |
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Copper |
2020 |
1 |
0.933 |
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1.3 |
1.3 |
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ppm |
Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives; corrosion of household plumbing |
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systems. Action Level = 1.3 |
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ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION FOR LEAD: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is |
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primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Garland is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials |
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used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize |
the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for |
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drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize |
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exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at epa.gov/safewater/lead. |
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2020 |
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Cryptosporidium And Giardia |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
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Range of Levels Detected |
Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
Cryptosporidium |
2020 |
0 |
|
0 - 0 |
(Oo) Cysts/L |
Human and animal fecal waste. |
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Giardia |
2020 |
0 |
|
0 - 0 |
(Oo) Cysts/L |
Human and animal fecal waste. |
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Note- Taken on treated water |
samples. |
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Unregulated Contaminants |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
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Range of Levels Detected |
Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
Chloroform |
2020 |
13.80 |
|
6.80 |
ppb |
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Bromoform |
2020 |
3.41 |
|
1.17 - 3.41 |
ppb |
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Bromodichloromethane |
2020 |
12.30 |
|
8.82 - 12.3 |
ppb |
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Dibromochloromethane |
2020 |
10.30 |
|
6.19 - 10.3 |
ppb |
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NOTE: Bromoform, chloroform, dichlorobromomethane, and dibromochloromethane are disinfection |
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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 2 (UCMR2) |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
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Range of Levels Detected |
Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
2009 |
0.0023 |
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0 - 0.0023 |
ppb |
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NOTE: Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence |
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of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. Any unregulated contaminants detected are reported in this report. For additional information and data visit |
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epa.gov/safewater/ucmr/ucmr2/index.html, or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at |
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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
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Range of Levels Detected |
Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
Chromium, Hexavalent |
2015 |
0.0912 |
|
0 - 0.0912 |
ug/L |
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Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule 4 (UCMR4) |
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Collection |
Highest Level |
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Contaminants |
Date |
Detected |
|
Range of Levels Detected |
Units |
Likely Source of Contamination |
Manganese |
2020 |
5.50 |
|
0.4 - 5.5 |
ppb |
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treatment chemical; essential nutrient. |
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Secondary and Other Constituents Not Regulated
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Contaminants |
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Detected |
Range of Levels Detected |
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Likely Source of Contamination |
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Aluminum |
2020 |
Level lower than detect level |
0 |
- 0 |
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Erosion of natural deposits. |
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Bicarbonate |
2014 |
92.3 |
90.9 |
- 92.3 |
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Corrosion of carbonate rocks such as limestone. |
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Calcium |
2020 |
62.4 |
58.3 |
- 62.4 |
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Abundant naturally occurring element. |
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Chloride |
2020 |
78.9 |
23.2 |
- 78.9 |
ppm |
Abundant naturally occurring element; used in water purification; |
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Hardness as Ca/Mg |
2017 |
164 |
159 |
- 164 |
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Naturally occurring calcium and magnesium. |
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Iron |
2020 |
Level lower than detect level |
0 |
- 0 |
ppm |
Erosion of natural deposits; iron or steel water delivery equipment or facilities. |
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Magnesium |
2020 |
9.40 |
8.83 |
- 9.40 |
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Abundant naturally occurring element. |
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Manganese |
2020 |
0.017 |
0.012 - 0.017 |
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Abundant naturally occurring element. |
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Nickel |
2020 |
0.0068 |
0.0066 |
- 0.0068 |
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Erosion of natural deposits. |
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pH |
2020 |
8.60 |
8.04 |
- 8.60 |
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Measure of corrosivity of water. |
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Silver |
2020 |
Level lower than detect level |
0 |
- 0 |
ppm |
Erosion of natural deposits. |
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Sodium |
2020 |
68.5 |
62.7 |
- 68.5 |
ppm |
Erosion of natural deposits; |
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Sulfate |
2020 |
158 |
42.0 - 158 |
ppm |
Naturally occurring; common industrial |
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Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 |
2020 |
107 |
72.0 - 107 |
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Naturally occurring soluble mineral salts. |
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Total Dissolved Solids |
2020 |
504 |
265 |
- 504 |
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Total dissolved mineral constituents in water. |
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Total Hardness as CaCO3 |
2020 |
207 |
106 |
- 207 |
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Naturally occurring calcium. |
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Zinc |
2020 |
Level lower than detect level |
0 |
- 0 |
ppm |
Moderately abundant naturally occurring element used in the metal industry. |
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UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS
Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. Any unregulated contaminants detected are reported in the table above. For additional information and data visit epa.gov/safewater/ucmr/ucmr2/index.html, or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
WATER LOSS
The State of Texas requires retail public utilities to report its annual water loss to its customers. Water loss is usually the result of line leaks, water main breaks, line flushes and inaccurate meters. In 2020, Garland Water Utilities reported a water loss of 39 Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) to the Texas Water Development Board.
TABLE DEFINITIONS
AL (Action Level) The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal) The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
MRDL (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of
a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
MRDLG (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal) The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
ND (Not Detected) Indicated that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.
NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) Measurement of the clarity or turbidity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
- (Treatment Technique) A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
PPM (Parts Per Million) One part substance per million parts water or milligrams per liter - mg/L
PPB (Parts Per Billion) One part substance per billion parts water or micrograms per liter - ug/L
Contaminants
City of Garland
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 236786
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 35
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic*
- Atrazine*
- Bromate*
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chlorate
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)*
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Acetone*
- Aluminum*
- Antimony*
- Barium*
- Bromochloroacetic acid
- Bromochloromethane
- Chlorite*
- Chromium (total)
- Cyanide*
- Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate*
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride*
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese*
- Molybdenum
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Selenium*
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Garland Tap Water
In Garland, many companies provide water from the tap, including Garland Tap Water. You can also get this water from several places, including your own faucet or through a water filtration system. The prices range depending on the size of the bottle and what company you choose to use for the service. If you are looking for a cheaper option, then you can always go with bottled water.
There are several advantages to using bottled water over tap. The reason is that the bottles are closed-end and so you do not have to worry about getting water spillage on your clothes or furniture. Secondly, it will always be cleaner than water that comes out of your faucet, especially when it is stored in a cooler.
Regardless of which type of bottled water you choose, you are going to be drinking clean water. This will always be better for you than tap water that you have to lug all the way up to your kitchen sink to get rid of the excess. You can also put this water in any container, such as a water bottle, so you can take it along when camping or hiking. Another advantage to using bottled water is that if it is bought in bulk, you will save money on the containers’ cost, thus allowing you to have a nice tank in your home for future use. So when you are out in the mountains, find yourself some cheap, quality water and enjoy your stay.
Garland Drinking Water
While several purification methods have been developed to purify drinking water, none compares to what the Garland water purifier offers. The main reason is that they all utilize chlorine as a disinfectant. While chlorine is not harmful to you and actually beneficial in certain situations, such as water softening, it is hazardous when introduced to your body in any form and should be avoided. Another reason to get rid of chlorine from drinking water is that it becomes a chemical called trihalomethanes (THMs), which are known carcinogens when consumed. Research has shown that ingesting THMs increases your lifetime risk of cancer by as much as 40%, so just protecting you against current health problems is obviously not enough.
A cleaner like the one provided by Garland can eliminate all of the things mentioned above while still leaving in some of the beneficial bacteria that your body needs to function correctly. It uses an ion exchange process to eliminate any harmful impurities while leaving in the healthy minerals you need. Because of this unique process, it can be said to be the purest form of water available. To use a cleaner like this, you do not need to be a professional water engineer or even a chemistry major. It is a system that anyone can install easily, take advantage of its multiple benefits, and see results quickly.
The thing about purified water, especially if it comes from a private source such as your own home, is that you will never really know if it is safe for you to drink. Chlorine is by far the most common contaminant found in publicly treated water. However, a large amount of naturally occurring contaminants can also show up in bottled waters. The only sure way to really know what you are drinking is purchasing a cleaner and doing your research on it before you buy. There are many different brands out there, but the brand name is not nearly as important as the quality and reliability.
City of Garland Water
The city of Garland is located in Texas and is a beautiful place to live. The city is named after an American Revolutionary War hero. It is the oldest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The city’s recreation department has a great deal to offer, and it is not just about golf courses and swimming pools. Still, there are many recreational activities that all residents can enjoy. It is a very peaceful city with a lot to offer to those looking for a quiet place to live.
City of Garland’s recreation department holds several events each year that entertain city residents and visitors. This city is proud to sponsor events such as the Dallas Symphony’s Annual Flower Show at the Royce Broadway Performance Center on centrally located Main Street downtown. The city also supports several community festivals such as the Dallas Film Festival, the South Texas Jazz Festival, the North American Bistro Festival, and the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Festival.
The city of Garland has four lakes that are surrounded by the city. One lake has over seven miles of fun-filled water that is accessible by several different lakes. The other lakes have various activities, including boating, jet skis, hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, horseback riding, and kayaking. The city’s biggest lake is Lake Wylie, an extensive six hundred thousand acre lake frontage. The city’s newest lake is Lake Sammamish, an eighteen-mile-long water park consisting of a water tower and several restaurants.
Garland Water Treatment
If you are having a tough time dealing with the pollution in the atmosphere, and if you would like to do something for nature and yourself, you should get a Garland water treatment system. This system will help you purify the water you drink to make sure that it does not harm the environment in any way. This water is supposed to be safe and free from any kind of impurities to do its job efficiently for all you people. This water treatment system was invented by a renowned scientist who has managed to get the perfect balance between various chemical elements present in the water and its ability to kill every single germ in the air. It is said that this system will give you a better quality of life and that you will be able to enjoy all your moments to the fullest without worrying about being subjected to the pollution in the air.
If you have a house of your own, then you can install this system to it. After you have purchased a certain amount of water from the local store or an alternate source, you should install the device at your home. This water treatment device is available in different sizes, depending on the quantity you wish to filter. You can get it installed on your sink, under your sink, or any other place where you want to filter water. You should make sure that the site selected is away from your kitchen to eliminate germs quickly.
The company offers you a full money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the product you purchase for your home use. They also offer you a money-back guarantee for the first thirty days to not find any problem with the system. This system has been developed by a renowned company in America, and it comes with a five-year warranty. This warranty will surely help you eliminate all your doubts and make you feel more secure about the product you are using. With the Garland water treatment system, you will no longer have to worry about breathing in air filled with germs and bacteria.
Garland Water Quality
The City of Garland is located in Texas, just east of Houston, in the Texas Hill Country. The City of Garland is bounded on three sides by the Guadalupe River and on another side by Lake Sam Rayburn. During the last quarter of the twentieth century, steady growth has been seen in Garland, with new subdivisions being built. In the last twenty-four years, there have been no significant outbreaks of diseases or contamination from Garland’s waterborne contaminants.
There are three major water quality districts in Garland, each with its own unique water quality characteristics. The lowest grade is the lowest in contamination with low levels of trihalomethanes (THMs), volatile organic substances (VOCs), and lead. The highest rate is the highest level of contaminants but still below the state health department recommended guidelines. All of the pollutants except VOCs are at the EPA maximum limit for human consumption.
It is essential to regularly test your drinking and cooking water for contaminants. Contaminants can enter your home through the air, food, and water. The accumulation of specific contaminants over time can increase your lifetime risk of certain types of cancer. Many people are surprised to find out that the water they use to wash their car and brush their teeth often has trace amounts of certain cancer-causing compounds in them. Use a public water system and are concerned about its safety. You should take a sample of your water and test it in an independent laboratory.
Garland Water Utilities
There is no doubt that the Garland area is home to some of the most acceptable water utilities in all of Texas. The city is served by the city of Austin, whose main transmission line runs through Garland. Throughout this area, several smaller distribution grids serve the residents of Garland. Suppose you’re interested in learning more about the water utility companies in this area. In that case, it’s really a good idea to get online and do a little bit of research. There is plenty of information available online that can help you understand how these companies operate, how they compete against each other, and how you can access the service you need when you need it most.
Garland was one of the cities hit hard during the recent oil and gas crisis, as you’ll recall. Although the city has seen some economic growth in the past couple of years, Texas’s standards are still relatively low. As a result, residents have been flooding the area to find ways to heat their homes and get enough water for their everyday needs. The city knows that to survive, it needs to expand its water infrastructure significantly. Unfortunately, it is one of the few areas in the state that must rely on municipal assets to function correctly.
Many cities throughout Texas are working hard to attract new business. They are eager to hand out discount prices on water, sewer, and energy to companies to lure them in. For businesses that aren’t happy with the rates they are paying or aren’t sure where to turn for high-quality water service, it’s essential to look into an area where you know you can count on a reliable water utility. With all of the technological advances that are being made in water services, there are no reasons why you shouldn’t be able to find the best service in town when you need it.
Garland Treated Water
Suppose you are looking for the perfect place to enjoy a quiet time on your patio or looking for a private spot for the family to spend some time together. In that case, you should look into booking a weekend in Garland, Texas. This area is known as one of the most beautiful places to take a vacation or visit while still staying within a reasonable price range. Garland’s city has a lot to offer all its visitors, from world-class resorts and recreational spots to nature reserves and lakes. There are almost endless opportunities for entertainment and fun for everyone. If you have never visited Texas, you may want to consider taking a trip to Garland and experiencing everything this wonderful city has to offer.
Garland is located on the banks of the Guadalupe River, which gives easy access to Guadalupe lake. The major cities of San Antonio, Houston, and Austin are all nearby. You can take part in the liveliest and most exciting sports from any corner of the globe while sitting comfortably on a comfortable chair in a lake house at your own home. If you want to soak up some sun, picnic, hike the many trails or just enjoy the gorgeous outdoors and sightseeing, there is plenty to do in and around the city. The Guadalupe lake offers many different activities for water lovers, such as fishing, swimming, boating. On a clear day, you can see all the beautiful sights of the city from the water.
Garland’s town is surrounded by beautiful gardens and landscapes with winding roads that wind around the perimeter of the city. The water is clean and contains a wide variety of wildlife. Hikers, bird watchers, families, and even couples can find a nice spot to relax, read a book or just take a nice hot shower by the fire. In case you are tired of the sights and sounds of the town, you can always stay at a nice, quiet hotel nearby. Garland’s town really does deserve the nickname “Garland Country” because it truly does offer so much to visitors and residents alike.
Garland Surface Water
The Garland Surface Water Filtration System is a state-of-the-art water filtering system. It was designed by a water consultant who has spent her career testing Colorado Springs’ water quality and purity. She has spent the last twenty years working as an independent consultant for various water filtration facilities, cities, and companies. She has spent a great deal of time studying what contaminants may be in our tap water and developed a complex system to purify our water of these contaminants. This innovative product is the result of her years of expertise on this critical topic.
The water consultant’s goal with this system is to produce water that is both healthy and contaminant-free. There are two main components to the entire filter: the sub-micron filter and the carbon block filter. These filters are installed into the unit before the main water supply flows through the whole house.
The Garland Surface Water Filtration System will not remove any of the above-listed contaminants from your tap water. However, it will eliminate bacteria and a few other types of pollutants. So, if you want clean, pure water for drinking, cooking, and/or bathing, you should definitely check out this great product.
North Texas Municipal Water District
In North Texas, you can look forward to an abundant water supply for your home, business, and personal use. The water that flows through the Grand Prairie Independent School District is treated by a private company to make it safe to drink. You can find this district’s website online, and you will also want to check in with your phone book or local business listings to find out where to get your water. Schools throughout the county are required by state law to provide bottled water to their students, and they have no other choice but to buy it from the water district.
The price you pay for your water at your local retail store may be more than what you are paying for your water in the Grand Prairie Independent School District’s bottled water program. That is why it is essential to check out all your school’s options for obtaining drinking water before the next school year begins. When you pay for bottled water in the grocery store, you are not paying for the same quality that you would get in a North Texas municipal water treatment facility. Although the water in the bottles may be free from chemicals, the plastic will still take a few years to break down, and then the water will need to be disposed of. Bottled water can cost as much as $20 per gallon. That is not including the cost of the bottles and the delivery costs that make it difficult for low-income families to afford it.
There are many benefits to getting your water purifiers, such as preventing sickness from germs and waterborne diseases. You can also feel better knowing that the water you are drinking and bathing in is safe and pure. Even if you do not suffer from any ailments, it is best to avoid the risks of water being contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, and other substances that can harm you. Take a few minutes to research water purification in North Texas before making the trip to the grocery store. The money you save on bottled water during the year can really help your bottom line at the end of the month when the bill is due.