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Polk County, TX
TX1870105
People Served
2.9K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Polk 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.

    20.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb
  • CO

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    16.000 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.156 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Cyanide

Avg:0.010 ppm
Limit:0.200 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.340 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:44.600 pci/l
Limit:-

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:16.100 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb
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