Brownsville Public Utilities Board (TX) Water Quality

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 78520 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 19 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

19µg/L
2661 Cottage
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
13.9 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
3595 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
0 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
300 River Levee Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
14.43 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1601 Central Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
19 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1544 Palm Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
13.31 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
7401 S. Padre Island
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
13.02 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
3305 International
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
14.99 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1998 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
.23 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

2661 Cottage
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
18 µg/L
3595 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
4.3 µg/L
300 River Levee Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
15.93 µg/L
1601 Central Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
20.8 µg/L
1544 Palm Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
14.67 µg/L
7401 S. Padre Island
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
17.7 µg/L
3305 International
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
16.34 µg/L
1998 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
0 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

2661 Cottage
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
24.4 µg/L
3595 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
4.3 µg/L
300 River Levee Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
24.83 µg/L
1601 Central Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
30.7 µg/L
1544 Palm Blvd.
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
22.87 µg/L
7401 S. Padre Island
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
22.52 µg/L
3305 International
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
25.44 µg/L
1998 Alton Gloor Road
Distribution System
5/8/2019
70 months ago
.23 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
10/22/2019
64 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Brownsville Public Utilities Board showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Sample Tap
WTP #1 (13th St.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Sample Tap
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
5/8/2019
70 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
WTP #1 (13th St.)Surface Water (SW)
WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)Surface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Brownsville Public Utilities Board tap water safe to drink?

When was Brownsville Public Utilities Board last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between May 8th, 2019 and October 22nd, 2019.