Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Garland, TX tap water
77 contaminants were measured in the Garland, TX water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 77
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- TX
state-level CCR
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.02 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.65 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.06 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Antimony | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Beryllium | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cadmium | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 13.8–45.5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 20.5–56.7 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chlorite | 0.187 mg/LAverageLevel of Quarterly Data | 1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 19.7 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 3.64 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | 21.6 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 13.4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 2.75 mg/LAverageLevel of Quarterly Data | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Chromium | 1.3 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Alachlor | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Carbofuran | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Chlordane | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Deha | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dehp | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Dichloroethylene 11 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Dinoseb | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Endrin | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Lindane | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| O Dichlorobenzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Oxamyl | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| P Dichlorobenzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Picloram | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Styrene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Toxaphene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 111 | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Twofourd | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide | 128 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.712 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.926 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | 0.1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Simazine | 0.071 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Benzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | None detected |
| Dalapon | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 200 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | 0–0 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | None detected |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| Toluene | 0–0 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCLG | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | 0–0 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.027 mg/LAverageLevel of Quarterly Data | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptosporidium | 0–0RangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Giardia lamblia | 0–0RangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–0 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | None detected |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–0 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | None detected |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.3 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.75 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.9750000000000005 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 5.525 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 8.9 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Source: Garland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about Garland, TX's water
+Is Garland, TX tap water safe to drink in 2024?
Every one of the 77 contaminants measured in Garland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Garland, TX tap water?
77 contaminants were measured in Garland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, vocs & pesticides, and metals. 35 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Garland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Garland, TX's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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