Water Quality: Andrews, TX
2 water systems • 14,331 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Andrews is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 14,331 people, and has 502 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 184 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Andrews's violation count is 136% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, E. coli, HAA5, Lead, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Andrews
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ANDREWS | TX0020001 | Groundwater | 14,109 | 168 |
| DEYS RV AND MOBILE PARK | TX0020015 | Groundwater | 222 | 334 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.