Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Pearland, TX tap water
15 contaminants were measured in the Pearland, TX water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 15
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 3
- Worst contaminant
- Chloramine
- Service area
- TX
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 0.5–4 mg/LRangeCity of Pearland TX0200008 | None set | At or above the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide | 200 ug/LReported levelCity of Houston TX1010013 | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.21–0.85 mg/LRangeCity of Pearland TX0200008 | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Houston TX1010013
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| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–1.06 mg/LRangeCity of Pearland TX0200008 | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–9.9 ug/LRangeCity of Houston TX1010013 | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.357 mg/LReported levelCity of Houston TX1010013 | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.075 mg/LReported levelCity of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411 | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/LReported levelCity of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411 | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | 9.1 mg/LReported levelCity of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411 | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411, City of Pearland TX0200008
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| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | 0–2.3 ug/LRangeCity of Houston TX1010013 | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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| Simazine | 0.14 ug/LReported levelCity of Houston TX1010013 | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.8 NTUReported levelCity of Houston TX1010013 | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland TX0200008
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0–52.2 ug/LRangeCity of Pearland TX0200008 | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Houston TX1010013, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehp | Not detected ug/LReported levelCity of Pearland TX0200008 | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— City of Pearland TX0200008, City of Pearland MUD1 TX0200411, City of Houston TX1010013
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 3.4MaximumCity of Pearland TX0200008 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Pearland, TX's water
+Is Pearland, TX tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Pearland, TX water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Chloramine and Cyanide. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Pearland, TX tap water?
15 contaminants were measured in Pearland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and vocs & pesticides. 4 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Pearland, TX tap water?
2 contaminants in Pearland, TX's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Chloramine (1.0× the limit); Cyanide (1.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Pearland, TX tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Chloramine, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfectants family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Pearland, TX tap water approaching the federal limit?
3 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Arsenic, Xylenes, and Turbidity. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Pearland, 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 Pearland, 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.