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Is Beaumont Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 12, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Beaumont?

Yes, Beaumont's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Beaumont has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Beaumont's water utility, City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Beaumont Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Beaumont tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Beaumont's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Beaumont Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept for Beaumont in Texas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

For the compliance period beginning Dec. 30, 2015, Beaumont had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Lead Consumer Notice which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Lead and Copper Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule.

Is there Lead in Beaumont Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Beaumont water system, City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0022 mg/L of lead in Beaumont water. This is 14.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Beaumont contained more lead.

While Beaumont water testing may have found 0.0022 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Beaumont Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be no military bases near Beaumont with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Beaumont has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Beaumont SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
12/30/2015 - Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Lead Consumer Notice (66) Lead and Copper Rule (350) Lead and Copper Rule (5000) Chemicals (300) Lead and Copper Rule (350)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Beaumont Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG CAN I STORE DRINKING WATER?
The disinfectant in drinking water will eventually dissipate, even in a closed container. If that container housed bac- teria prior to filling up with the tap water, the bacteria may continue to grow once the disinfectant has dissipated. Some experts believe that water can be stored up to six months before needing to be replaced. Refrigeration will help slow the bacterial growth. The Water Utilities Department is part of the city govern- ment and follows not only federal and state regulations but also ordinances established by City Council. The City Council normally meets each Tuesday at City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX, at 1:30 p.m., or you may contact the Council Members at (409) 880-3770. You are invited to par- ticipate in our public forum to voice your concerns about our drinking water.
WHERE DOES MY WATER COME FROM?
The City of Beaumont has two sources of water: (1) well water is pumped from the Chicot Aquifer at three dif- ferent well sites located in Hardin County, and (2) surface water from the Neches River. Well water is chloraminated before it is pumped to the city. Surface water receives a more complex treatment, including filtration and chloramination. The City of Beaumont inspects and analyzes both sources of water daily to ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements. The water plant is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to give you the best-quality water possible. Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. Sometimes the city has water line breaks. When they occur, the color comes from iron and mineral deposits inside the pipe that become dis- lodged. After the water line is repaired, the water will clear and you may run your faucet to clear the discolored water in your home’s pipes. To report a water line break or discolored water, please call 311. You may be more vulnerable than the general pop- ulation to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with ste- roids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infec- tions. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health-care provider. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Questions? For questions about the information in this report, please contact Troy Pierce, Water Production Superintendent, at
HOW DO I CONTACT BEAUMONT CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Beaumont water provider, City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept, please use the information below.
By Mail: PO BOX 3827
BEAUMONT, TX, 77704-3827
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR CITY OF BEAUMONT WATER UTILITY DEPT
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HOW TO START & STOP BEAUMONT WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Beaumont means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Beaumont means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.5 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Beaumont tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 33% Low
  • Water Pollution 45% Moderate
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 67% High
  • Water Quality 55% Moderate

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Beaumont, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Beaumont Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Beaumont's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

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City of Beaumont Water Utilites

Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar. Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al teléfono (409) 866-0026.

PWS ID#: TX1230001

Quality First

Once again, we are pleased to present our annual water quality report covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2020. As in years past, we have dedicated ourselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards. We continually strive to adopt new methods for delivering the best-quality drinking water to you. To that end, we remain vigilant in meeting the chal- lenges of new regulations, source water protection, water conservation, and community outreach and education, while continuing to serve the needs of all our water users. Thank you for allowing us the

opportunity to serve you and your family.

Water Conservation Tips

You can play a role in conserving water and saving your- self money in the process by becoming conscious of the amount of water your household is using and by looking for ways to use less whenever you can. It is not hard to conserve

water. Here are a few tips:

  • Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So, get a run for your money and load it to capacity.
  • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
  • Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it and you can save almost 6,000 gallons per year.
  • Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank. Watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from an invisible toilet leak. Fix it and you can save more than 30,000 gallons a year.
  • Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water-using appliances. Then check the meter after 15 minutes. If it moved, you have a leak.

How Long Can I Store Drinking Water?

The disinfectant in drinking water will eventually dissipate, even in a closed container. If that container housed bac- teria prior to filling up with the tap water, the bacteria may continue to grow once the disinfectant has dissipated. Some experts believe that water can be stored up to six months before needing to be replaced. Refrigeration will help slow the

bacterial growth.

Public Meetings

The Water Utilities Department is part of the city govern- ment and follows not only federal and state regulations but also ordinances established by City Council. The City Council normally meets each Tuesday at City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX, at 1:30 p.m., or you may contact the Council Members at (409) 880-3770. You are invited to par- ticipate in our public forum to voice your concerns about our

drinking water.

Where Does My Water Come From?

The City of Beaumont has two sources of water: (1) well water is pumped from the Chicot Aquifer at three dif- ferent well sites located in Hardin County, and (2) surface water from the Neches River. Well water is chloraminated before it is pumped to the city. Surface water receives a more complex treatment, including filtration and chloramination. The City of Beaumont inspects and analyzes both sources of water daily to ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements. The water plant is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to give you the best-quality water possible. Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. Sometimes the city has water line breaks. When they occur, the color comes from iron and mineral deposits inside the pipe that become dis- lodged. After the water line is repaired, the water will clear and you may run your faucet to clear the discolored water in your home’s pipes. To report a water line break or discolored

water, please call 311.

Important Health Information

You may be more vulnerable than the general pop- ulation to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with ste-

roids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infec- tions. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health-care provider. Additional guidelines on appropriate means

to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Questions? For questions about the information in this report, please contact Troy Pierce, Water Production Superintendent, at

  1. 880-3785, or John Pippins III, Water Utilities Designer Manager, at (409) 785-4702.

Lead in Home Plumbing

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young chil- dren. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. This water supply is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are con- cerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is avail- able from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791

or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Loss Audit

In the water loss audit submitted to the Texas Water Development Board during the year covered by this report, our system lost an estimated 2,046,434,346 gallons of water. If you have any questions about the water loss audit, please call

Water Utilities at (409) 866-0026.

Source Water Assessment

ASource Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available at our office. This plan is an assessment of the delineated area around our listed water sources through which contaminates, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supplies’ susceptibility to contamination by the identified

potential sources.

The results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for our water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants will be found in this annual report. Anyone wishing to review the study may call (409) 866-0026 or (409) 880-3785.

Substances That Could Be in Water

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses

a health risk.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it can acquire naturally occurring minerals, in some cases, radioactive material; and substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Substances that may be present in source water include:

Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, or wildlife;

Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming;

Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff, and residential uses;

Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and which may also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff, and septic systems;

Radioactive Contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or may be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact our business office. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Test Results

Our water is monitored for many different kinds of substances on a very strict sampling schedule. And, the water we deliver must meet specific health standards. Here, we only show those substances that were

detected in our water (a complete list of all our analytical results is available upon request). Remember that detect- ing a substance does not mean the water is unsafe to drink; our goal is to keep all detects below their respective maximum allowed levels.

The State recommends monitoring for certain substances less than once per year because the concentrations of these substances do not change frequently. In these cases, the most recent sample data are included, along with the year in which the sample was taken.

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month, and the system met all TOC removal requirements set.

We participated in the 4th stage of the U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4) program by performing additional tests on our drinking water. UCMR4 sampling benefits the environment and public health by providing the U.S. EPA with data on the occurrence of contaminants suspected to be in drinking water, in order to determine if U.S. EPA needs to introduce new regulatory standards to improve drinking water quality. Unregulated contaminant monitoring data are available to the public, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested in obtaining that information. If you would like more information on the U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule, please call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Definitions

90th %ile: The levels reported for lead and copper represent the 90th percentile of the total number of sites tested. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90% of our lead and copper detections.

AL (Action Level): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MRDL (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial

REGULATED SUBSTANCES

SUBSTANCE

YEAR

(UNIT OF MEASURE)

SAMPLED

Barium (ppm)

 

2020

Chlorine (ppm)

2020

Combined Radium

2017

(pCi/L)

 

Cyanide (ppb)

2020

E. coli (# positive

2020

samples)

 

Haloacetic Acids [HAAs]

2020

(ppb)

 

Nitrate (ppm)

2020

TTHMs [Total

2020

Trihalomethanes] (ppb)

 

Total Organic Carbon

2020

[TOC] (% removal)

 

Turbidity2 (NTU)

2020

Turbidity (lowest

2020

monthly percent of

 

samples meeting limit)

 

MCL

[MRDL]

2

[4]

5

200

see footnote 1

60

10

80

TT

TT

  1. = 95% of samples meet
    the limit

MCLG

AMOUNT

[MRDLG]

DETECTED

2

0.043

  1. 3.12

0

1.5

200

70

0

0

NA

19.1

10

0.11

NA

28.1

NA

47.6

NA

0.41

NA

99.46

RANGE

LOW-HIGH

0.043–0.043

0.62–5.20

1.5–1.5

10–70

NA

15.9–23.6

0.05–0.11

26.7–29.5

47.6–68.7

0–0.41

NA

VIOLATION

 

TYPICAL SOURCE

No

 

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge

 

 

 

from metal refineries; Erosion of natural

 

 

deposits

No

 

Water additive used to control microbes

No

 

Erosion of natural deposits

No

 

Discharge from steel/metal factories;

 

 

Discharge from plastic and fertilizer

 

 

factories

No

 

Human and animal fecal waste

No

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

No

 

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from

 

 

septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural

 

 

deposits

No

 

By-product of drinking water disinfection

No

 

Naturally present in the environment

No

 

Soil runoff

No

 

Soil runoff

 

 

 

contaminants.

MRDLG (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level

Goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA: Not applicable.

ND (Not detected): Indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.

NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units): Measurement of the clarity, or turbidity, of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

pCi/L (picocuries per liter): A measure of radioactivity.

ppb (parts per billion): One part substance per billion parts water (or micrograms per liter).

ppm (parts per million): One part substance per million parts water (or milligrams per liter).

SCL (Secondary Contaminant Level): These standards are developed to protect aesthetic qualities of drinking water and are not health based.

  1. (Treatment Technique): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Tap Water Samples Collected for Copper and Lead Analyses from Sample Sites throughout the Community

SUBSTANCE

YEAR

(UNIT OF MEASURE)

SAMPLED

Copper (ppm)

 

2018

Lead (ppb)

2018

SECONDARY SUBSTANCES

AL

1.3

15

MCLG

1.3

0

AMOUNT

DETECTED

(90TH %ILE)

0.168

2.2

SITES ABOVE

AL/TOTAL

SITES

0/51

0/51

VIOLATION

 

TYPICAL SOURCE

No

 

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

 

No

 

Lead services lines; Corrosion of household plumbing systems, including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits

SUBSTANCE

YEAR

(UNIT OF MEASURE)

SAMPLED

AMOUNT

SCL MCLG DETECTED

RANGE

VIOLATION TYPICAL SOURCE

LOW-HIGH

Aluminum (ppb)

2020

Chloride (ppm)

2020

Copper (ppm)

2020

Fluoride (ppm)

2020

Manganese (ppb)

2020

Sulfate (ppm)

2020

Total Dissolved Solids

2020

[TDS] (ppm)

 

200

NA

126

300

NA

24

1.0

NA

0.0029

2.0

NA

0.43

50

NA

26.4

300

NA

58

1,000

NA

253

 

 

 

126–126

20–24

0.0029–0.0029

0.1–0.43

26.4–26.4

4–58

153–253

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Erosion of natural deposits; Residual from some surface water treatment processes Runoff/leaching from natural deposits

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive, which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Leaching from natural deposits

Runoff/leaching from natural deposits; Industrial wastes Runoff/leaching from natural deposits

UNREGULATED SUBSTANCES 3

SUBSTANCE

(UNIT OF MEASURE)

Bromide (ppm)

Bromodichloromethane (ppb)

Chlorodibromomethane (ppb)

Chloroform (ppb)

Germanium (ppb)

Manganese (ppb)

Nickel (ppm)

Sodium (ppm)

YEAR

AMOUNT

SAMPLED

DETECTED

2019

 

0.0529

2020

5.5

2020

4.3

2020

6.1

2019

0.3

2019

40.5

2020

0.0013

2020

37

 

 

RANGE

LOW-HIGH

0.0441–0.0529

5.5–5.5

4.3–4.3

6.1–6.1

0.3–0.3

6.6–40.5

0.0013–0.0013

37–37

TYPICAL SOURCE

Naturally present in the environment By-product of drinking water disinfection By-product of drinking water disinfection By-product of drinking water disinfection Naturally present in the environment Leaching from natural deposits

Nickel is a natural element of the earth’s crust; therefore, small amounts are found in food, water, soil, and air

Erosion of natural deposits

  • Routine and repeat samples are total coliform- positive and either is E. coli-positive or system fails to take repeat samples following E. coli- positive routine sample or system fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli.
  • Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of the filtration system.
  • Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Contaminants


City of Beaumont Water Utility Department

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 118129
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 30

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Aluminum
  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Manganese
  • Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 2-Furancarboxyaldehyde
  • Acetone
  • Atrazine
  • Barium
  • Bromochloroacetic acid
  • Bromoform
  • Chlorate
  • Chloromethane
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Chromium (total)
  • Cyanide
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Hexadecanoic acid
  • Molybdenum
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Strontium
  • Toluene
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

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