City Of Andrews
Andrews County, TX
TX0020001
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- 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.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.036 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromoform
94 detections
| Avg Result: | 5.074 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chromium
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.004 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 1.500 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Combined Uranium
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 2.300 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 30.000 pci/l |
Copper
90 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.089 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 14.1K
- Groundwater
- Andrews County
- Data from 2014-2019
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