SAWS - Northeast (TX) Water Quality

SAWS - Northeast is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 78109, 78218, 78244 zip codes. It has 14 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 25.8 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 23.1 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the SAWS - Northeast water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (12)

17-beta-estradiol (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (11)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (11)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (11)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (11)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (11)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (24)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (24)

chromium-6 (24)

cobalt (24)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

equilin (12)

estriol (12)

estrone (12)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (11)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (11)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (11)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (11)

lithium (11)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (24)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (11)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (11)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (11)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (11)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (11)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (11)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorobutanoic acid (11)

perfluorodecanoic acid (11)

perfluorododecanoic acid (11)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (23)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorohexanoic acid (11)

perfluorononanoic acid (23)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (23)

perfluorooctanoic acid (23)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluoropentanoic acid (11)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (11)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (11)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (11)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (24)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (6)

testosterone (12)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (24)

Sampling Facilities

Montgomery
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

New World
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Mid Crown
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

4141 TX 1604 CRWA Tank
Multiple Sources (MX)

CRWA TankEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

16869 Gibbs Sprawl Rd
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

6831 COLUMBIA RDG
Multiple Sources (MX)

DistributionDistribution System (DS)

4831 CASTLE PATH
Multiple Sources (MX)

DistributionDistribution System (DS)

9743 CLYBURN PK
Multiple Sources (MX)

DistributionDistribution System (DS)

8330 GREENHAM
Multiple Sources (MX)

DistributionDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for CRWA Lake Dunlap IntertieMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for MontgomeryMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for New WorldMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Mid CrownMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Gibbs SprawlMaximum Residence Time (MR)

WELL 15
Ground Water (GW)

WELL_15Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 18
Ground Water (GW)

WELL_18Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 7
Ground Water (GW)

WELL_7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is SAWS - Northeast tap water safe to drink?

When was SAWS - Northeast last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 7th, 2025.