East Rio Hondo WSC (TX) Water Quality

East Rio Hondo WSC is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 78550, 78578, 78586 zip codes. It has 9 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 96.9 µg/L. Some (2 of 16 or 13%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 7.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the East Rio Hondo WSC water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (5)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (5)

1,3-butadiene (5)

1,4-dioxane (5)

1-butanol (10)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (5)

17-beta-estradiol (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (10)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (10)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (10)

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

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (10)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (5)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (10)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (5)

bromomethane (5)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (10)

chlorate (9)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (5)

chloromethane (5)

chlorpyrifos (10)

chromium (9)

chromium-6 (13)

cobalt (9)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (10)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

equilin (5)

estriol (5)

estrone (5)

ethoprop (10)

Germanium (10)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (10)

lithium (10)

Manganese (10)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (9)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (10)

o-toluidine (10)

oxyfluorfen (10)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (10)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (10)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (10)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorobutanoic acid (10)

perfluorodecanoic acid (10)

perfluorododecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (15)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorohexanoic acid (10)

perfluorononanoic acid (15)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorooctanoic acid (15)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoropentanoic acid (10)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (10)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (10)

profenofos (10)

quinoline (10)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (9)

tebuconazole (10)

terbacil (4)

testosterone (5)

total microcystins (15)

Total Permethrin (10)

tribufos (10)

vanadium (9)

Sampling Facilities

Meter from Harlingen Water Works
Surface Water (SW)

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

Meter from North Cameron Regional WSC
Ground Water (GW)

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

Martha A. Simpson WTP
Surface Water (SW)

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

Nelson Rd. WTP
Surface Water (SW)

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

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Fernando East HydrantDistribution System (DS)
31400 Share 28 RoadDistribution System (DS)
FM Road 1599 HydrantDistribution System (DS)
Gen. Brandt HighwayDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for Simpson WTPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Meter from HarlingtonMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Martha Ann Simpson WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

EP001
Surface Water (SW)

WTP @ PLANT 1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WTP
Surface Water (SW)

WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is East Rio Hondo WSC tap water safe to drink?

When was East Rio Hondo WSC last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 9th, 2025.