North Alamo WSC (TX) Water Quality

North Alamo WSC is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 78538, 78549, 78570, 78589 zip codes. It has 8 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 2.9 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 61.181 µg/L. Some (1 of 11 or 9%) 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 7.4 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the North Alamo 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-butanol

2-methoxyethanol

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

anatoxin-a

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

chlorpyrifos

cylindrospermopsin

dimethipin

ethoprop

Germanium

Manganese

o-toluidine

oxyfluorfen

profenofos

quinoline

tebuconazole

Total Microcystin

Total Permethrin

tribufos

Sampling Facilities

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

St Joseph TW, 8310 Highland, San Carlos 78542DS
201 McKinley, Hargil, Tx 78549DS
504 OWASSA RD, SAN JUAN,TX 78589DS
1111 Washingtonian, San Juan, Tx 78589DS
3005 Guerra St., Mercedes, Tx 78596DS
4185 MIle 5 1/2 W, Weslaco, Tx 78596DS
Sunrise Hill Pk (Office), Weslaco, Tx 78596DS
204 Live Oak St, Monte Alto 78538DS
18666 FM 498 E, Stillman 2, Lyford, Tx 78569DS
5047 Mi 15 1/2 N, Edcouch, Tx 78538DS
9TH and Palomar,San Perlita 78580DS

Plant 6 (Monte Alto)
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

Plant 2
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

Plant 4
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

Plant 5
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

Plant 1
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

Plant 7
Surface Water (SW)

Sample SiteEP

La Sara RO
Ground Water (GW)

Sample SiteEP

FAQ

Is North Alamo WSC tap water safe to drink?

When was North Alamo WSC last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between May 4th, 2020 and November 23rd, 2020.