Water Quality: Stanton, TX
2 water systems • 2,702 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Stanton is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,702 people, and has 123 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 66 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Stanton's violation count is 42% below the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Lead, Selenium, 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 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)
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)
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)
Water Systems Serving Stanton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF STANTON | TX1590001 | Surface Water | 2,657 | 67 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ACRES HOA | TX1650174 | Groundwater | 45 | 56 |
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.