City Of Mineral Wells
Palo Pinto County, TX
TX1820001
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- 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
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.335 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.104 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
102 detections
| Avg Result: | 9.219 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
102 detections
| Avg Result: | 20.248 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorite
216 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.694 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Chloroform
85 detections
| Avg Result: | 4.375 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 15.1K
- Surface Water
- Palo Pinto County
- Data from 2014-2019
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