City Of Port Arthur

Jefferson County, TX
TX1230009
People Served
53.8K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Jefferson County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CH

    Chlorite

    Chlorite is a byproduct formed when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect drinking water. It can cause anemia and affect the nervous system in high doses.

    1.010 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.036 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.800 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:27.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.090 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Trihalomethanes

Avg:23.000 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb