Verify: Have pesticides been found in Temple, Texas tap water? [Video]

TEMPLE, Texas — More homeowners are raising questions about their tap water after a Temple, Texas woman tested her own and allegedly found pesticides.

Abby Labady lives in Temple and hopes to start a family one day. That’s why she bought a water test kit.

Labady’s results show pesticides could be found in her tap water. Now she’s worried about the potential impacts on pregnancy.

THE QUESTION

Can pesticides be found in Temple’s tap water?

OUR SOURCES

THE ANSWER

Yes, some pesticides can be found in Temple’s tap water, but the levels are acceptable, according to the City.

WHAT WE FOUND

The two most common pesticides found in drinking water are Atrazine and Simazine. These samples are collected and tested on a quarterly basis by a third-party lab established by the TCEQ, the City said. Temple’s test results are below the …