ZIP 77423 Tap Water Quality Report
What the State of Texas found in the water utilities serving 77423 in Brookshire, TX, and how to treat it.
9contaminants found above EPA health goals in at least one utility
5.9–10.6grains per gallon hardness (range across utilities in this ZIP): moderately hard to very hard
9water 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 77423.
ArsenicFound in 7 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 10 ppbHighest utility average: 3.2 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Lead (home tap samples)Found in 7 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 7.2 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
BromoformFound in 5 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 3.4 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
BromodichloromethaneFound in 3 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 12.1 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross alpha radioactivityFound in 3 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 15 pCi/LHighest utility average: 6.8 pCi/LRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
UraniumFound in 3 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 30 ppbHighest utility average: 11.3 ppbRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Radium (combined 226 + 228)Found in 2 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zero · Legal limit: 5 pCi/LHighest utility average: 2.4 pCi/LRemoved by: Water softener, PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Gross beta radioactivityFound in 2 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 6.8 pCi/LRemoved by: PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA
Dichloroacetic acidFound in 1 of 9 utilitiesHealth goal: zeroHighest utility average: 4.8 ppbRemoved by: AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE, 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 Katy serves about 21,894 people · hardness 7.3 gpg (hard) · 11 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Above health goal Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems. | 3.2 ppb | 4.3 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromodichloromethane Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 5.2 ppb | 8.5 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromoform Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.4 ppb | 1.9 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dichloroacetic acid Above health goal A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 4.8 ppb | 7.9 ppb | part of HAA5 | Zero | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater. | 6.8 pCi/L | 9.4 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources. | 6.8 pCi/L | 8.1 pCi/L | 50 screening level (pCi/L) | Zero | 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. | 6.2 ppb | 19 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 2.4 pCi/L | 4.1 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | Zero | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Radium-226 (part of combined radium) Above health goal Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 1.9 pCi/L | 2 pCi/L | 5 combined (pCi/L) | Zero | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Radium-228 (part of combined radium) Above health goal Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 2.2 pCi/L | 2.2 pCi/L | 5 combined (pCi/L) | Zero | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Uranium Above health goal A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater. | 11.3 ppb | 16.1 ppb | 30 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.15 ppm | 0.17 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromochloroacetic acid A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 1.6 ppb | 1.6 ppb | None | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 47.6 ppm | 55 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloroform A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 29.6 ppb | 45.8 ppb | part of TTHMs | 70 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.083 ppm | 0.44 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dibromochloromethane A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 2.2 ppb | 3.9 ppb | part of TTHMs | 60 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.35 ppm | 0.35 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 4.8 ppb | 7.9 ppb | 60 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.088 ppm | 0.15 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.013 ppm | 0.023 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.4 ppb | 1.4 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Selenium A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels. | 9.5 ppb | 9.5 ppb | 50 ppb | 50 ppb | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 56.8 ppm | 74.7 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 16.2 ppm | 19 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 297 ppm | 323 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard 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 ppb | 59.4 ppb | 80 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Zinc Can give water a metallic taste. | 0.0062 ppm | 0.0062 ppm | 5 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Also detected (no federal limit or health goal): Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Gross Alpha, Incl. Radon & U, Benzophenone.
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX1010017. 150 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 TX1010017.
Fulshear MUD 3a serves about 5,421 people · hardness 7.8 gpg (hard) · 6 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Above health goal Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems. | 2 ppb | 2 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater. | 6 pCi/L | 6 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | Zero | 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. | 0.95 ppb | 1.6 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Radium (combined 226 + 228) Above health goal Naturally radioactive. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 1.3 pCi/L | 1.3 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | Zero | Water 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/L | 1.3 pCi/L | 5 combined (pCi/L) | Zero | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Uranium Above health goal A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater. | 1.4 ppb | 1.4 ppb | 30 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.17 ppm | 0.18 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 77.4 ppm | 178 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.013 ppm | 0.06 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.26 ppm | 0.26 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.11 ppm | 0.22 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.0054 ppm | 0.0074 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 84.8 ppm | 212 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 17.3 ppm | 19.9 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 340 ppm | 610 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | 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 TX0790560. 104 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 TX0790560.
Brookshire Municipal Water District serves about 5,364 people · hardness 10.6 gpg (very hard) · 4 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed 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 ppb | 2.4 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromodichloromethane Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 3.4 ppb | 5.4 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromoform Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 3.4 ppb | 6 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb 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. | 1.4 ppb | 2.3 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.16 ppm | 0.19 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 60.5 ppm | 70 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloroform A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.8 ppb | 1.9 ppb | part of TTHMs | 70 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.054 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dibromochloromethane A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 5.2 ppb | 8.8 ppb | part of TTHMs | 60 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.076 ppm | 0.12 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.0072 ppm | 0.0072 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.7 ppb | 1.7 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Nitrate From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants. | 0.17 ppm | 0.26 ppm | 10 ppm | 10 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 36.5 ppm | 38.3 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 20 ppm | 20 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 321 ppm | 326 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 13.2 ppb | 22.1 ppb | 80 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Zinc Can give water a metallic taste. | 0.052 ppm | 0.094 ppm | 5 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX2370004. 47 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 TX2370004.
Willow Creek Farms Municipal Utility District serves about 3,453 people · hardness 7.8 gpg (hard) · 1 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Above health goal Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems. | 2.3 ppb | 2.3 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.15 ppm | 0.15 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 56 ppm | 56 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.014 ppm | 0.023 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 4.4 ppb | 4.4 ppb | 60 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.1 ppm | 0.1 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.012 ppm | 0.012 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Monochloroacetic acid A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 4.4 ppb | 4.4 ppb | part of HAA5 | 70 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.1 ppb | 1.1 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 64.8 ppm | 64.8 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 19 ppm | 19 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 331 ppm | 331 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX2370089. 23 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 TX2370089.
Pattison Water Supply Corporation serves about 1,650 people · hardness 9.5 gpg (hard) · 4 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Above health goal Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems. | 2.6 ppb | 3.1 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Gross alpha radioactivity Above health goal Natural radioactivity from uranium and radium in groundwater. | 3 pCi/L | 3 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Gross beta radioactivity Above health goal Radioactivity from natural and man-made sources. | 5.8 pCi/L | 5.8 pCi/L | 50 screening level (pCi/L) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Uranium Above health goal A naturally radioactive metal in Texas groundwater. | 2.4 ppb | 3.6 ppb | 30 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.096 ppm | 0.097 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 53.5 ppm | 65 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.058 ppm | 0.17 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.18 ppm | 0.19 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.093 ppm | 0.11 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.013 ppm | 0.024 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Selenium A natural mineral that is harmful at high levels. | 4.4 ppb | 4.4 ppb | 50 ppb | 50 ppb | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 34.5 ppm | 37.5 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 16 ppm | 18 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 302 ppm | 317 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Zinc Can give water a metallic taste. | 0.023 ppm | 0.039 ppm | 5 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | 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 TX2370005. 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 TX2370005.
Waller County Road Improvement District 1 serves about 1,400 people · hardness 8.7 gpg (hard) · 3 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Above health goal Occurs naturally in Texas groundwater. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer and to skin and circulatory problems. | 2.1 ppb | 2.1 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromoform Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1 ppb | 1 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb 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. | 1.4 ppb | 2.1 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.14 ppm | 0.14 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 52.8 ppm | 75.5 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.057 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dibromochloromethane A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.4 ppb | 1.5 ppb | part of TTHMs | 60 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.15 ppm | 0.28 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.018 ppm | 0.039 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.5 ppb | 1.5 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 55.9 ppm | 159 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 16.4 ppm | 18.1 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 315 ppm | 463 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 2.5 ppb | 2.5 ppb | 80 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX2370094. 80 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 TX2370094.
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 serves about 816 people · hardness 5.9 gpg (moderately hard) · 3 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromodichloromethane Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 12.1 ppb | 15.8 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromoform Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 2 ppb | 2.9 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb 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. | 0.6 ppb | 0.6 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.16 ppm | 0.16 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 54 ppm | 54 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloroform A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 15.4 ppb | 20.2 ppb | part of TTHMs | 70 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.0066 ppm | 0.019 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dibromochloromethane A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 9.8 ppb | 13.2 ppb | part of TTHMs | 60 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.39 ppm | 0.39 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 1.4 ppb | 1.4 ppb | 60 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.18 ppm | 0.18 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.0038 ppm | 0.0038 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 87.6 ppm | 87.6 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 20 ppm | 20 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 342 ppm | 342 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 39.3 ppb | 52.1 ppb | 80 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Trichloroacetic acid A haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 1.4 ppb | 1.4 ppb | part of HAA5 | 20 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX0790500. 51 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 TX0790500.
Beacon Estates Water Supply Corporation serves about 330 people · hardness 9.6 gpg (hard) · 1 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (home tap samples) Above health goal No safe level for children. Lead usually comes from household plumbing and fixtures, not the utility. | 1.7 ppb | 2.2 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.14 ppm | 0.14 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 59 ppm | 59 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.0094 ppm | 0.015 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.2 ppm | 0.2 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Iron Causes rust stains and a metallic taste. | 0.47 ppm | 0.47 ppm | 0.3 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Manganese Causes black staining and a bitter taste. | 0.051 ppm | 0.051 ppm | 0.05 taste/stain guideline (ppm) | None set | Water softener |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.9 ppb | 1.9 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 44.3 ppm | 44.3 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 17 ppm | 17 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 308 ppm | 308 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Zinc Can give water a metallic taste. | 0.14 ppm | 0.14 ppm | 5 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX2370047. 17 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 TX2370047.
Willow River Farms serves about 60 people · hardness 7.4 gpg (hard) · 3 above health goals
| Contaminant | Average found | Highest found | Legal limit | EPA health goal | Removed 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 ppb | 2.4 ppb | 10 ppb | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Bromoform Above health goal A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.4 ppb | 1.4 ppb | part of TTHMs | Zero | AquaCarb 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. | 7.2 ppb | 8.6 ppb | 15 action level (ppb) | Zero | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Barium A natural metal. High levels can raise blood pressure. | 0.16 ppm | 0.16 ppm | 2 ppm | 2 ppm | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Chloride Gives water a salty taste. | 28 ppm | 28 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Copper (home tap samples) Usually comes from household copper plumbing. | 0.12 ppm | 0.16 ppm | 1.3 action level (ppm) | 1.3 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Dibromochloromethane A trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 1.1 ppb | 1.1 ppb | part of TTHMs | 60 ppb | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Fluoride Natural or added by the utility. Very high levels can affect teeth and bones. | 0.15 ppm | 0.15 ppm | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Nickel A natural metal. No federal limit. | 1.5 ppb | 1.5 ppb | None | None set | Water softener PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Nitrate From fertilizer, septic systems and natural deposits. High levels are dangerous for infants. | 0.25 ppm | 0.28 ppm | 10 ppm | 10 ppm | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sodium No federal limit. EPA advises 20 ppm or less for people on low-sodium diets. | 22.5 ppm | 22.5 ppm | None | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Sulfate Can give water a bitter taste. | 4 ppm | 4 ppm | 250 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) Everything dissolved in the water. High TDS affects taste. | 229 ppm | 229 ppm | 500 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer. | 2.5 ppb | 2.5 ppb | 80 ppb | None set | AquaCarb PRO & AquaCarb ELITE PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
| Zinc Can give water a metallic taste. | 0.0079 ppm | 0.0079 ppm | 5 taste guideline (ppm) | None set | PureGuard RO & PureGuard ULTRA |
Source: TCEQ Drinking Water Viewer, public water system ID TX2370061. 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 TX2370061.
How We Treat Brookshire Water
This is what each of our systems does about the contaminants found in 77423.
| Found in 77423 | Water softener | AquaCarb PRO / ELITE | PureGuard RO / PureGuard ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness (5.9–10.6 grains per gallon) | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Arsenic | – | – | ✓ |
| Bromodichloromethane | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromoform | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dichloroacetic acid | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gross alpha radioactivity | – | – | ✓ |
| Gross beta radioactivity | – | – | ✓ |
| Lead (home tap samples) | – | – | ✓ |
| Radium (combined 226 + 228) | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 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.