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ZIP 77040 Tap Water Quality Report

What the State of Texas found in the water utilities serving 77040 in Houston, TX, and how to treat it.

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10contaminants found above EPA health goals in at least one utility
4.5–10.1grains per gallon hardness (range across utilities in this ZIP): moderately hard to hard
12water utilities with state test results in this ZIP

Found Above EPA Health Goals

An EPA health goal is the level at which no health risk is expected. Legal limits are often higher, because they also weigh the cost of treatment. These contaminants were found above the health goal in at least one utility serving 77040.

BromodichloromethaneFound in 12 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 8.6 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acidFound in 11 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 18.9 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
BromoformFound in 11 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 4.5 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples)Found in 8 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 19.1 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivityFound in 8 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 8.6 pCi/LRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
ArsenicFound in 7 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 10 ppbHighest utility average: 5.6 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivityFound in 7 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 15 pCi/LHighest utility average: 15 pCi/LRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
UraniumFound in 7 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 30 ppbHighest utility average: 17.8 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228)Found in 7 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 5 pCi/LHighest utility average: 2.6 pCi/LRemoved by: Water softener, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
SeleniumFound in 1 of 12 utilitiesHealth goal: 50 ppb · Legal limit: 50 ppbHighest utility average: 57 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Source: Test results from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Drinking Water Viewer, samples collected October 2023 through October 2026. Health goals and legal limits from the U.S. EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Each utility below lists its state water system ID so you can look up its records.

Results by Water Utility

Your water utility is the name on your water bill. Open it to see everything the state found in its water from October 2023 through October 2026.

City of Houston serves about 2,202,531 people · hardness 7.3 gpg (hard) · 6 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
3.6 ppb4.1 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
8.6 ppb17 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.5 ppb2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
16.3 ppb29.9 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
7.8 pCi/L7.8 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
3.5 ppb13.9 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Aluminum
Can discolor water.
0.063 ppm0.1 ppm0.2 guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.14 ppb0.19 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.13 ppm0.28 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.7 ppb6.9 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
43.4 ppm116 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
22.6 ppb50 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.12 ppm1.2 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.4 ppb2.1 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.5 ppb5.1 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Fluoride
Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones.
0.21 ppm0.21 ppm4 ppm4 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
21.3 ppb38.1 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.099 ppm1.3 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.019 ppm0.22 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Monochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
3.6 ppb3.6 ppbpart of HAA570 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
2.2 ppb3.9 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.32 ppm0.77 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Selenium
A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels.
5.6 ppb7.3 ppb50 ppb50 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.09 ppb0.09 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
43.5 ppm110 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
21.6 ppm58 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
257 ppm355 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
32.5 ppb53.8 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5.2 ppb9 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.011 ppm0.018 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Chlorite, Thallium, Total, Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate, Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate, Carbon, Total, Xylenes, Total, Texas Lead, Cyanide - Free.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010013. 1317 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010013.

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 11 serves about 8,274 people · hardness 4.5 gpg (moderately hard) · 9 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
3.8 ppb4.1 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.1 ppb3.6 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.9 ppb2.9 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.3 ppb7.3 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
3 pCi/L3 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
6.2 pCi/L6.2 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
1.3 pCi/L1.3 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
1.3 pCi/L1.3 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
2.3 ppb2.3 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.28 ppm0.33 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.5 ppb2 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
66 ppm69 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.9 ppb6.1 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.24 ppm0.72 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.2 ppb1.4 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.4 ppb4 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Fluoride
Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones.
1 ppm1 ppm4 ppm4 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
3.6 ppb7.3 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.15 ppm0.15 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0068 ppm0.0068 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.2 ppb1.2 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
126 ppm159 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
11 ppm11 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
412 ppm460 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
10.9 ppb12.1 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1012858. 46 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1012858.

City of Jersey Village serves about 7,792 people · hardness 6.3 gpg (moderately hard) · 8 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
5.6 ppb7.4 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
7.9 ppb11 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
4.5 ppb7.2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
15.6 ppb27.1 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
5.1 pCi/L5.1 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
2.7 ppb7.7 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Selenium Above health goal
A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels.
57 ppb101 ppb50 ppb50 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
8 ppb8 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.14 ppb0.15 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.21 ppm0.23 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5.3 ppb7.4 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
56 ppm63 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
15.3 ppb30.2 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.063 ppm0.26 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.9 ppb4 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3.5 ppb11 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Fluoride
Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones.
0.66 ppm0.66 ppm4 ppm4 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
22.4 ppb36.9 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.086 ppm0.15 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.008 ppm0.008 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.53 ppm1.1 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate + nitrite
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.4 ppm0.55 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.093 ppb0.12 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
93.3 ppm154 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
12 ppm15 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
360 ppm433 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
28.7 ppb43.5 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5 ppb8.6 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.0082 ppm0.0082 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U, Hexadecanoic Acid.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010016. 78 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010016.

Windfern Forest Utility District serves about 7,170 people · hardness 6.3 gpg (moderately hard) · 9 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
4.4 ppb4.5 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
7.3 ppb21.8 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.6 ppb11 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
15.7 ppb40.8 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
7 pCi/L7 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
5 pCi/L5 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.3 pCi/L2.3 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.3 pCi/L2.3 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Aluminum
Can discolor water.
0.022 ppm0.022 ppm0.2 guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.11 ppb0.11 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.19 ppm0.26 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5.6 ppb13.2 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
48.5 ppm50 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
13.4 ppb30.2 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.11 ppm0.4 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Cyanide
From industrial discharge and some natural sources.
50 ppb50 ppb200 ppb200 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.4 ppb6.3 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
4 ppb16.5 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
22.6 ppb58.5 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.072 ppm0.12 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0074 ppm0.011 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.4 ppb1.4 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.51 ppm0.77 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.11 ppb0.11 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
74.8 ppm159 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
21.5 ppm25 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
271 ppm283 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
19.8 ppb69.7 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5 ppb11.6 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.0062 ppm0.0062 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Xylenes, Total, Ethylbenzene, Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010924. 71 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010924.

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 9 serves about 5,961 people · hardness 10.1 gpg (hard) · 9 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
2.2 ppb2.2 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.1 ppb1.2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
5 pCi/L5 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
8.6 pCi/L8.6 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
19.1 ppb47.1 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.5 pCi/L2.5 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.5 pCi/L2.5 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
17.8 ppb17.8 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.32 ppm0.32 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
51 ppm51 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.068 ppm0.21 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.1 ppb1.2 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.18 ppm0.18 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Selenium
A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels.
6.2 ppb6.2 ppb50 ppb50 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
33.7 ppm33.7 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
288 ppm288 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.2 ppb2.4 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1011798. 40 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1011798.

Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District Woodland Oaks Subdivision serves about 4,527 people · hardness 7.7 gpg (hard) · 4 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
6.1 ppb12.7 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.7 ppb4.9 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
7.9 ppb22.3 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
1.1 ppb2.5 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.1 ppb0.1 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.17 ppm0.17 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
3.2 ppb6.3 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
51 ppm51 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
9.4 ppb24.1 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.039 ppm0.4 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Cyanide
From industrial discharge and some natural sources.
170 ppb170 ppb200 ppb200 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.7 ppb3.4 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3.7 ppb5.8 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
12.1 ppb30.1 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.062 ppm0.062 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0067 ppm0.0067 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Monochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.5 ppb3.4 ppbpart of HAA570 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.7 ppb1.7 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.46 ppm0.89 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate + nitrite
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.28 ppm0.28 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.08 ppb0.08 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
41.9 ppm41.9 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
27 ppm27 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
260 ppm260 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
21.3 ppb37.5 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.6 ppb6 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.02 ppm0.02 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Hexadecanoic Acid.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010758. 61 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010758.

Brittmoore Utility serves about 3,732 people · hardness 9.9 gpg (hard) · 9 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
2.4 ppb2.6 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.3 ppb1.3 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.6 ppb1.6 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
9.7 pCi/L11 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
5 pCi/L7.8 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
0.99 ppb3.3 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.6 pCi/L3.2 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.6 pCi/L3.2 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
1.4 ppb2.5 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.26 ppm0.26 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
47 ppm48 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.9 ppb5.4 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.0095 ppm0.039 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2 ppb2 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.2 ppb2.2 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.09 ppm0.095 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0078 ppm0.012 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1 ppb1 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.16 ppm0.2 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
40.6 ppm43.9 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
14 ppm14 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Toluene
An industrial solvent.
1.4 ppb1.5 ppb1,000 ppb1,000 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
294 ppm305 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
5.4 ppb5.4 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.2 ppb2.2 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.033 ppm0.045 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U, Texas Lead.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1011014. 65 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1011014.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 23 serves about 3,295 people · hardness 8.7 gpg (hard) · 10 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Arsenic Above health goal
Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems.
3.1 ppb3.1 ppb10 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
6.7 ppb13.2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.7 ppb2.3 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
10 ppb22.2 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
15 pCi/L15 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
4.1 pCi/L4.1 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
2.5 ppb3.5 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.6 pCi/L2.6 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2.6 pCi/L2.6 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
1.4 ppb1.4 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.17 ppb0.2 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.22 ppm0.22 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.1 ppb6.5 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
56 ppm57 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
9.7 ppb21.6 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.045 ppm0.26 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.8 ppb2.4 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3 ppb4.3 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
14.3 ppb30.3 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.12 ppm0.14 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0074 ppm0.008 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.1 ppb1.2 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.69 ppm0.91 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate + nitrite
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.69 ppm0.91 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Selenium
A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels.
5 ppb5 ppb50 ppb50 ppbPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.11 ppb0.12 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
49.8 ppm52.5 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
17 ppm18 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
304 ppm310 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
19.5 ppb39.1 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
3.7 ppb6.3 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U, Hexadecanoic Acid.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010649. 84 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010649.

Rolling Fork Public Utility District serves about 2,391 people · hardness 6.4 gpg (moderately hard) · 6 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
5.9 ppb8.9 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.1 ppb2.5 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
18.9 ppb43 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
4.5 pCi/L4.5 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
3.6 ppb13.1 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
1.5 pCi/L1.5 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Aluminum
Can discolor water.
0.032 ppm0.032 ppm0.2 guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Atrazine
A weed killer that runs off farm fields.
0.17 ppb0.2 ppb3 ppb3 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Barium
A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure.
0.055 ppm0.055 ppm2 ppm2 ppmWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5.1 ppb8.9 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloride
Gives water a salty taste.
50 ppm50 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
14.9 ppb31.7 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.11 ppm0.5 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.5 ppb2.8 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2.1 ppb4.1 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
25.6 ppb58.9 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Iron
Causes rust stains and a metallic taste.
0.025 ppm0.025 ppm0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Manganese
Causes black staining and a bitter taste.
0.0061 ppm0.0061 ppm0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm)None setWater softener
Nickel
A natural metal. No federal limit.
1.9 ppb1.9 ppbNoneNone setWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.66 ppm0.96 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Simazine
A weed killer that runs off fields and roadsides.
0.09 ppb0.1 ppb4 ppb4 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sodium
No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets.
29 ppm29 ppmNoneNone setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Sulfate
Can give water a bitter taste.
25 ppm25 ppm250 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste.
280 ppm280 ppm500 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
24.3 ppb41 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
6.5 ppb14.8 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Zinc
Can give water a metallic taste.
0.0066 ppm0.0066 ppm5 taste guideline (ppm)None setPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010357. 37 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010357.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 220 serves about 1,770 people · 8 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
8.5 ppb16.2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2 ppb3 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
12.2 ppb24.1 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal
Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater.
7 pCi/L7 pCi/L15 pCi/LZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal
Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources.
5 pCi/L5 pCi/L50 screening level (pCi/L)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2 pCi/L2 pCi/L5 pCi/LZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal
Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
2 pCi/L2 pCi/L5 combined (pCi/L)ZeroWater softener
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Uranium Above health goal
A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater.
2.9 ppb2.9 ppb30 ppbZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.3 ppb7.6 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
15.4 ppb27.9 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
1.8 ppb2.5 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3.4 ppb6.9 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
16.7 ppb32.6 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.77 ppm0.93 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate + nitrite
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.68 ppm0.68 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
28.3 ppb51.6 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.1 ppb7.6 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U.

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1013321. 41 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1013321.

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 1 serves about 1,578 people · 4 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
7.2 ppb10 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
1.9 ppb2 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
15.9 ppb28.1 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal
No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility.
0.88 ppb1.8 ppb15 action level (ppb)ZeroPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.7 ppb6 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
16.4 ppb26.1 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.059 ppm0.23 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.5 ppb2.9 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
4.5 ppb5.4 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
23.5 ppb39.2 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.41 ppm0.48 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
27.9 ppb31.2 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
5.9 ppb11.1 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010925. 16 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1010925.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 261 serves about 1,452 people · 3 above health goals
ContaminantAverage foundHighest foundLegal limitEPA health goalRemoved by
Bromodichloromethane Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3.9 ppb13.8 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromoform Above health goal
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
2 ppb4.9 ppbpart of TTHMsZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
9.5 ppb17 ppbpart of HAA5ZeroAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Bromochloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
4.1 ppb6.9 ppbNoneNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Chloroform
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
9.7 ppb20.6 ppbpart of TTHMs70 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Copper (home tap samples)
Usually comes from household copper plumbing.
0.093 ppm0.16 ppm1.3 action level (ppm)1.3 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromoacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
2.1 ppb3 ppbpart of HAA5None setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dibromochloromethane
A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.
3.2 ppb7.2 ppbpart of TTHMs60 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
14.1 ppb25 ppb60 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Nitrate
From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants.
0.28 ppm0.28 ppm10 ppm10 ppmPureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer.
13 ppb43.1 ppb80 ppbNone setAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Trichloroacetic acid
A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.
3.2 ppb5.3 ppbpart of HAA520 ppbAquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE
PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA

Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1012866. 28 samples tested October 2023 through October 2026. To see the state records yourself, open the TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer ↗, choose Water Systems and search for TX1012866.

How We Treat Houston Water

This is what each of our systems does about the contaminants found in 77040.

Found in 77040Water softenerAquaCarb PRO / ELITEPureGuard RO / PureGuard ULTRA
Hardness (4.5–10.1 grains per gallon)✓–✓
Arsenic––✓
Bromodichloromethane–✓✓
Bromoform–✓✓
Dichloroacetic acid–✓✓
Gross alpha radioactivity––✓
Gross beta radioactivity––✓
Lead (home tap samples)––✓
Radium (combined 226 + 228)✓–✓
Selenium––✓
Uranium––✓
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)–✓✓
Iron✓––
Manganese✓––
Sodium––✓
Total dissolved solids (TDS)––✓
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)–✓✓

That is why our SENTINEL packages pair a whole-home system with a PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA drinking water system. The softener and AquaCarb handle the water that goes on you. Reverse osmosis handles the water that goes in you. Salt delivery and filter changes are covered by the UnitedCare Membership.

About This Report

Test results come from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Drinking Water Viewer, covering samples collected October 2023 through October 2026. Legal limits and health goals are from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations. "Average found" is the average of samples where the contaminant was detected.

Utility reports show the water the utility delivers. What comes out of your tap also depends on your home's plumbing. Lead and copper results come from samples taken at customers' taps. The best way to know what is in your water is to test it at your sink. We do that for free.

Every utility listed here is required to meet federal standards, and finding a contaminant above a health goal does not mean a utility is out of compliance.

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