Water Quality: Atascosa, TX
1 water system • 13,905 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Atascosa is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 13,905 people, and has 61 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 33 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Atascosa's violation count is 71% below the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include HAA5, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
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)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Atascosa
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATASCOSA RURAL WSC | TX0150040 | Surface Water | 13,905 | 61 |
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.