Village Of Surfside Beach

Brazoria County, TX
TX0200037
People Served
3.5K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Brazoria County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    15.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    139.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Cyanide

Avg:0.120 ppm
Limit:0.200 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:3.100 pci/l
Limit:-

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:8.700 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:33.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.050 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm