Mcallen Public Utility
Hidalgo County, TX
TX1080006
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- 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.
Arsenic
| Avg: | 2.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
| Avg: | 0.086 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chlorite
| Avg: | 0.557 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Combined Uranium
| Avg: | 1.900 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 30.000 ppb |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.098 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Cyanide
| Avg: | 0.100 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.200 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 183.5K
- Surface Water
- Hidalgo County
- Data from 2023
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