City Of Bay City

Matagorda County, TX
TX1610001
People Served
17.5K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Matagorda 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.

  • 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.

    11.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.306 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.700 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:3.300 pci/l
Limit:-

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:4.200 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.080 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm
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