City of Georgetown (TX) Water Quality

City of Georgetown is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 76527, 76549, 78627, 78628, 78641, 78642 zip codes. It has 11 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 37.05 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 22 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of Georgetown water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (22)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (22)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (22)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (21)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (24)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (24)

chromium-6 (24)

cobalt (24)

cylindrospermopsin (21)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (7)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (22)

lithium (22)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (9)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (24)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

nitrobenzene (9)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (22)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (22)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (22)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (22)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (34)

perfluorobutanoic acid (22)

perfluorodecanoic acid (22)

perfluorododecanoic acid (22)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (34)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (34)

perfluorohexanoic acid (22)

perfluorononanoic acid (34)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (34)

perfluorooctanoic acid (34)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluoropentanoic acid (22)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (22)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (22)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (22)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (24)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (8)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (24)

Sampling Facilities

Rabbit Hill Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Kauffman Loop Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Domel WTP
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Lake Georgetown WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

San Gabriel Park WTP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Southside WTP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

103 Red Poppy TrailDistribution System (DS)
212 La Mesa LaneDistribution System (DS)
30005 Oakland HillsDistribution System (DS)
103 Farm HillsDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

7761 Little Deer Trl.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
103 Pleasant ValleyMaximum Residence Time (MR)
127 Escalara Pkwy.Maximum Residence Time (MR)

LAKE PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

LAKE_PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PARK PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

PARK_PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

BERRY CREEK
Ground Water (GW)

BERRY_CREEKEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Georgetown tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Georgetown last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 10th, 2025.