City Of Port Lavaca

Calhoun County, TX
TX0290002

Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.

  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    130.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.

Coliform

Avg:2.000 positive samples
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:1.210 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:51.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:5.760 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:4.000 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Summary

People Served
11.9K
Surface Water
Calhoun County
Data from 2023
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