Water Quality: Progreso, TX
4 water systems • 31,697 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Progreso is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 31,697 people, and has 96 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 65 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Progreso's violation count is 55% below the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
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 Progreso
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILITARY HWY WSC LAS RUSIAS | TX1080067 | Surface Water | 17,943 | 90 |
| MILITARY HWY WSC PROGRESO | TX1080234 | Groundwater | 12,198 | 4 |
| MILITARY HWY WSC WESLACO | TX1080235 | Surface Water | 1,343 | 1 |
| MILITARY HWY WSC DEL MAR HEIGHTS | TX0310147 | Surface Water | 213 | 1 |
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.