Harris County FWSD #61 (TX) Water Quality

Harris County FWSD #61 is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 77065, 77429 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 0.813 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 10.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Harris County FWSD #61 water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (6)

1-butanol (7)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (7)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (7)

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (12)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (12)

chromium-6 (12)

cobalt (12)

dimethipin (8)

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

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (7)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (7)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (7)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

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

molinate (4)

molybdenum (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (14)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (14)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorooctanoic acid (14)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (12)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (4)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (12)

Sampling Facilities

Ravensway Water Plant #4
Ground Water (GW)

Water Plant #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

HG Water Plant 2
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

BW Water Plant 1
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Huffmeister Plant 3
Ground Water (GW)

Pump StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

40993
Ground Water (GW)

10706 Village TrailDistribution System (DS)
12502 Ravensway CTR, DriveDistribution System (DS)
9519 Cat Tail SpringsDistribution System (DS)
13205 Cypress N. HoustonDistribution System (DS)
10702 Village Tr.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
13205 Cypress N. HoustonMaximum Residence Time (MR)
9519 Cat Tail SpringsMaximum Residence Time (MR)

PLANT 1
Ground Water (GW)

PLANT_1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PLANT 2
Ground Water (GW)

PLANT_2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Harris County FWSD #61 tap water safe to drink?

When was Harris County FWSD #61 last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on July 31st, 2024.