Tested 1,280 times in 2025
Water quality
Your water meets every state and federal drinking water standard. We test it more than 1,280 times a year, from the reservoir to taps across the district.
The report and your service line
Meets every standard
2026 Water Quality Report
What we tested for in 2025, what we found and how it compares with the limits. Published June 26, 2026.
Read the reportIs there a lead line at my home?
Look up the service line at any address in the district.
- 8,960 copper or plastic
- 312 galvanized, to be replaced
- 140 lead, to be replaced
We replace lead and galvanized lines at no cost to you. About lead lines
What we found in 2025
The main results from the report. The full report has every test, the ranges and where each substance comes from.
| Substance | Unit | Limit | Highest | Meets the standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | ppm | 10 | 1.4 | Yes |
| Fluoride | ppm | 4 | 0.7 | Yes |
| Total trihalomethanes | ppb | 80 | 38 | Yes |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ppb | 60 | 22 | Yes |
| Chlorine | ppm | 4 (MRDL) | 1.3 | Yes |
| Turbidity | NTU | TT: 0.3 in 95% of samples, never over 1 | 0.12 | Yes |
Where your water comes from
All of the District's water comes from Kell Reservoir, fed by Kell Creek and its tributaries. The plant at 200 Reservoir Road filters it, disinfects it with chlorine and adds fluoride before it reaches 168 miles of mains.
The plant can treat 8 million gallons a day. On a typical October day, customers use about 2.6 million.
Questions about your water
Why does my water smell like chlorine?
Chlorine keeps the water safe all the way to your tap. A pitcher in the refrigerator for an hour lets the smell fade.
Is my water hard?
Moderately. Hardness averages 120 milligrams per liter, about 7 grains per gallon. Set a softener or dishwasher to that.
Do I need a filter?
Not for safety. If your home has a lead or galvanized line, a filter certified for lead removal is a good step until we replace it.
Can I get my water tested?
Call (555) 010-0147. We test for lead at no charge for homes with lead or galvanized lines.