Town Of Quintana

Brazoria County, TX
TX0200510
People Served
231
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.

  • CO

    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    1.610 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm
  • 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.

    186.000 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.

Arsenic

Avg:10.000 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:2.550 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Dalapon

Avg:0.003 ppm
Limit:0.200 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:54.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:1.900 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.160 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm