City of Allen (TX) Water Quality

City of Allen is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 75002 zip codes. It has 2 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 City of Allen showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 35.3 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

35.3µg/L
1012 Saratoga Drive
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
35.037 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
1201 BEL AIR DRIVE
Distribution System
9/28/2020
57 months ago
23.265 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2001 GREEN FIELD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
32.4 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
503 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
35.3 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
1611 ROLLINS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
19.918 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
800 MAXWELL CREEK DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
32.444 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
900 MEADOW PARK RD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
33.885 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
909 W. McDERMOTT DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
26.893 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).

1012 Saratoga Drive
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
18.367 µg/L
1201 BEL AIR DRIVE
Distribution System
9/28/2020
57 months ago
13.555 µg/L
2001 GREEN FIELD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
16.41 µg/L
503 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
17.73 µg/L
1611 ROLLINS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
13.378 µg/L
800 MAXWELL CREEK DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
17.794 µg/L
900 MEADOW PARK RD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
18.765 µg/L
909 W. McDERMOTT DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
13.413 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).

1012 Saratoga Drive
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
47.447 µg/L
1201 BEL AIR DRIVE
Distribution System
9/28/2020
57 months ago
32.775 µg/L
2001 GREEN FIELD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
43.64 µg/L
503 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
47.5 µg/L
1611 ROLLINS DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
29.538 µg/L
800 MAXWELL CREEK DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
44.544 µg/L
900 MEADOW PARK RD
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
46.285 µg/L
909 W. McDERMOTT DRIVE
Distribution System
12/1/2020
55 months ago
36.073 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 City of Allen showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
8/27/2018
83 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
8/27/2018
83 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 City of Allen showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 7.6 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 months ago
7.6 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

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

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
8/27/2018
83 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 City of Allen showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 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 City of Allen showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
North Texas MWD Intertie
12/1/2020
55 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
North Texas MWD IntertieSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Allen tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Allen last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between August 27th, 2018 and December 1st, 2020.