Military Highway WSC Las Rusias (TX) Water Quality

Military Highway WSC Las Rusias is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 78579 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 53 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 249.905 µg/L. Some (5 of 16 or 31%) 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 74 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Military Highway WSC Las Rusias 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 (8)

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-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

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

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

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorpyrifos (8)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

tebuconazole (8)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

Sampling Facilities

TP Las Rusias Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

EP007 Las Rusias WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Joines Rd Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

EP009 Joines Rd WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Las Rusias/ Joines Rd Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

27453 William Circle, Barrera Jardin, BrownsvilleDistribution System (DS)

Las Rusias/ Joines Rd Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

2367 E. Mil. Hwy. 281, Villanueva, BrownsvilleDistribution System (DS)

Las Rusias/ Joines Rd Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

30748 South Frontage Rd., Express Way 77/83, San BDistribution System (DS)

Las Rusias/ Joines Rd Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

20411 W. Bowie Rd cor. Oyama Rd., San BenitoDistribution System (DS)

FAQ

Is Military Highway WSC Las Rusias tap water safe to drink?

When was Military Highway WSC Las Rusias last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 28th, 2023.