Water Quality: Barker, TX
3 water systems • 347 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Barker is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 347 people, and has 2,080 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 85 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Barker's violation count is 878% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, E. coli, Selenium, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM.
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)
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)
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
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
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)
Water Systems Serving Barker
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN ROAD SUBDIVISION WATER SUPPLY | TX1650084 | Groundwater | 195 | 1559 |
| PLEASURE POINT | TX0030007 | Groundwater | 110 | 511 |
| KINGSLAND ESTATES WSC | TX1011567 | Groundwater | 42 | 10 |
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.