Sanger, Texas's Home for Water Softeners, Water Filters,
& Water Delivery

Sanger’s tap water is treated to meet drinking water requirements, but trace contaminants, chlorine, metals, and treatment-related byproducts can still be present. That is one reason many homeowners choose water filtration for better taste, added confidence, and extra protection at the tap.

Sanger uses groundwater from six wells located within the city limits and also purchases water from Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s Regional Water Treatment Plant. UTRWD provides purchased surface water from Lewisville Lake in Denton County. Because Sanger uses a mix of groundwater and purchased surface water, water quality can vary depending on source and treatment conditions.

Sanger’s report listed chlorine at 1.56 ppm, with a range of 0.20 to 3.70 ppm. Chlorine helps control microbes in the water system, but it can also create a chemical taste or smell. A properly selected carbon filtration system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor throughout the home.

Yes. Sanger reported Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 21.2 ppb and Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 59.2 ppb. These byproducts can form when disinfectants react with organic material in the water. Many homeowners choose whole-house carbon filtration to help reduce unwanted tastes, odors, and treatment-related byproducts before water reaches the tap.

Testing detected or reported several contaminants in Sanger’s water sources, including chlorine at 1.56 ppm, HAA5 at 21.2 ppb, TTHM at 59.2 ppb, nitrate at 0.034 ppm in the city supply, lead at a 90th percentile level of 5.35 ppb, and copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.449 ppm. The purchased surface water information from UTRWD also listed arsenic at 0.5 ppb, bromate at 2 ppb, barium at 0.03 to 0.04 ppm, fluoride at 0.26 ppm, nitrate at 0.53 ppm, and beta/photon emitters up to 0.336 pCi/L.

Lead was reported at a 90th percentile level of 5.35 ppb, and copper was reported at a 90th percentile level of 0.449 ppm. The report listed 0 out of 20 sites above the action level for both. Lead and copper can still enter water through household plumbing, fixtures, and service lines, which is why testing at the tap can be helpful, especially in homes with older plumbing.

Yes. Sanger reported a Lead and Copper Rule violation tied to required lead consumer notices. The report states that the city failed to distribute the required notices to all customers served by lead, galvanized replacement, or unknown service lines during the noted period. The city also stated that the corrective action was completed and the system is now in compliance with the notification requirements.

Yes. The purchased surface water information from UTRWD listed arsenic at 0.5 ppb and bromate at 2 ppb. These are contaminants some homeowners may not expect to see in a water quality report. A drinking water system such as reverse osmosis can help reduce many dissolved contaminants at the tap.

Yes. Sanger’s city water listed nitrate at 0.034 ppm, and the UTRWD purchased water listed nitrate at 0.53 ppm. Nitrate is a contaminant many homeowners pay attention to, especially households with infants, young children, or anyone with specific health concerns. Reverse osmosis can help reduce many dissolved contaminants used for drinking, cooking, coffee, and ice.

PFAS test results were not listed in the Sanger water quality information provided. That does not mean homeowners are not concerned about PFAS. Testing requirements and water quality priorities can change, and many families choose advanced filtration, such as reverse osmosis, for added protection against a wider range of potential contaminants.

Hardness levels were not listed in the Sanger water quality information provided. However, groundwater often carries minerals that can affect how water feels and performs in the home. If you notice spots on dishes, buildup around fixtures, dry-feeling skin, or soap that does not lather well, a local water test can show whether a water softener would be helpful.

Many Sanger homeowners can benefit from a water filter, especially if they want to reduce chlorine taste, disinfection byproducts, metals, nitrate, or concerns tied to changing source water conditions. A local water test can help determine whether a whole-house filter, reverse osmosis system, water softener, or combination system makes the most sense for your home.

You can access Sanger’s Water Quality Report here.