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.
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 76 months ago
| <2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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).
| 2661 Cottage Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 13.9 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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|---|---|---|
| 3595 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 0 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 300 River Levee Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 14.43 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 1601 Central Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 19 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 1544 Palm Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 13.31 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 7401 S. Padre Island Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 13.02 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 3305 International Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 14.99 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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| 1998 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| .23 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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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 76 months ago
| 18 µg/L |
|---|---|---|
| 3595 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 4.3 µg/L |
| 300 River Levee Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 15.93 µg/L |
| 1601 Central Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 20.8 µg/L |
| 1544 Palm Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 14.67 µg/L |
| 7401 S. Padre Island Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 17.7 µg/L |
| 3305 International Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 16.34 µg/L |
| 1998 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 0 µg/L |
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 76 months ago
| 24.4 µg/L |
|---|---|---|
| 3595 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 4.3 µg/L |
| 300 River Levee Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 24.83 µg/L |
| 1601 Central Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 30.7 µg/L |
| 1544 Palm Blvd. Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 22.87 µg/L |
| 7401 S. Padre Island Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 22.52 µg/L |
| 3305 International Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| 25.44 µg/L |
| 1998 Alton Gloor Road Distribution System
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| .23 µg/L |
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 76 months ago
| <0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 70 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 10/22/2019 70 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 70 months ago
| <0.09 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 10/22/2019 70 months ago
| <0.09 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 70 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 10/22/2019 70 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 76 months ago
| <0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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|---|---|---|
| Sample Tap WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.)
| 5/8/2019 76 months ago
| <0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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| Facility Name | Water Type/Source |
|---|---|
| WTP #1 (13th St.) | Surface Water (SW) |
| WTP #2 (Robin Hood Rd.) | Surface Water (SW) |
| Distribution System | Surface Water (SW) |
The latest water samples were taken between May 8th, 2019 and October 22nd, 2019.