Nueces County WCID #3 (TX) Water Quality

Nueces County WCID #3 is a large public water system in EPA region 06 that provides tap water for the 78380 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 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
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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. Some (2 of 4 or 50%) of the latest water samples for Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 64.41 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

64.41µg/L
3362 CR 52, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
43.58 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
14333 Northwest Blvd, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
57.44 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
950 south US 77, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
61.44 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 1.44 µg/L
1327 Ruben Chavez, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
64.41 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 4.41 µg/L

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).

3362 CR 52, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
45.56 µg/L
14333 Northwest Blvd, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
42.71 µg/L
950 south US 77, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
42.22 µg/L
1327 Ruben Chavez, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
49.12 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).

3362 CR 52, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
81.42 µg/L
14333 Northwest Blvd, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
79.73 µg/L
950 south US 77, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
83.24 µg/L
1327 Ruben Chavez, Robstown
distribution system
8/13/2020
58 months ago
89.71 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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
membrane plant
9/17/2018
81 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
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

entry point
membrane plant
9/17/2018
81 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 9.2 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 months ago
9.2 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
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

entry point
membrane plant
9/17/2018
81 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 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 Nueces County WCID #3 showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

entry point
membrane plant
8/13/2020
58 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
membrane plantSurface Water (SW)
distribution systemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Nueces County WCID #3 tap water safe to drink?

When was Nueces County WCID #3 last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between September 17th, 2018 and August 13th, 2020.