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Is Killeen Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 3, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Killeen?

Yes, Killeen's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Killeen 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, Killeen's water utility, City of Killeen, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Killeen was resolved on Aug. 31, 2016. This assessment is based on the City of Killeen 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 Killeen Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Killeen 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 Killeen's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Killeen 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 Killeen for Killeen in Texas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

From Aug. 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2016, Killeen had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

For the compliance period beginning Oct. 1, 2015, Killeen had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R 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.

For the compliance period beginning Oct. 10, 2013, Killeen had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Public Notice Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Public Notice.

From June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013, Killeen had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).

Is there Lead in Killeen Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Killeen water system, City of Killeen, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Killeen water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Killeen contained more lead.

While Killeen water testing may have found 0.0 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 Killeen 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 at least one military base - Fort Hood - near Killeen 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 Killeen 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.

Killeen 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
08/01/2016 - 08/31/2016 Resolved No Monitoring Violation (MON) Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)
10/01/2015 - Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R (52) Lead and Copper Rule (350) Lead and Copper Rule (5000) Chemicals (300) Lead and Copper Rule (350)
10/10/2013 - Resolved No Other Violation (Other) Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75) Public Notice Rule (410) Public Notice (7500) Other (400) Public Notice Rule (410)
06/01/2013 - 06/30/2013 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) (26) Total Coliform Rule (110) Coliform (TCR) (3100) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)

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.

Killeen Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT KILLEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Killeen water provider, City of Killeen, please use the information below.
By Mail: PO BOX 1329
KILLEEN, TX, 76540-1329
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR CITY OF KILLEEN
Already have an account?

Existing customers can login to their City of Killeen account to pay their Killeen water bill by clicking here.

Want to create a new account?

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Want to pay without an account?

If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Killeen water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP KILLEEN WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Killeen means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Killeen. 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 Killeen means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Killeen. 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

Is Killeen Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.36 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Killeen tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 37% Low
  • Water Pollution 68% High
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 63% High
  • Water Quality 32% Low

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

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Killeen 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 Killeen's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

2020 CityofKilleen

DrinkingWaterQualityReport (ConsumerConfidenceReport)

City of Killeen

www.KilleenTexas.gov

(254) 501-6500

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Water Customers:

The City of Killeen is pleased to present its 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is produced to provide you with important information regarding the quality of your drinking water in a comprehensive yet concise format.

Highly trained professionals perform extensive monitoring and testing of our water system throughout the year in compliance with federal and state regulations. These tests measure levels of chemical and biological contaminants to ensure that the water we provide to you is safe to drink. The following report details the results of tests performed by contaminant.

The City of Killeen recognizes the duty we have in delivering this essential resource and works diligently to provide reliable, regulated and responsible water service to you, our customer. We are proud to report that there were no water quality violations in 2020.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires every community public water system to provide a consumer confidence report to its customers each year to help you become more knowledgeable about your drinking water. The Killeen 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report is hereby submitted for your review.

Drinking Water Source and Contaminant Information

The City of Killeen obtains its drinking water from Belton Lake, a surface water source located in Belton, Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has completed a Source Water Assessment of your source water to describe the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. The system from which we purchase our water, Bell County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1, received the assessment report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts in our system, contact the City of Killeen Water & Sewer Services Division. For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water Assessment Viewer available at http://www.tceq.texas.gov/gis/swaview. Further details about sources and source water assessments are available in Drinking Water Watch at http://dww2.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/.

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, through the ground or falls through the air, it accumulates naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, chemical or biological substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment include: microbes, inorganic contaminants, pesticides, herbicides, radio- active contaminants and organic chemical contaminants.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not neces- sarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hot- line at (800)426-4791.

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regula- tions establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium or iron), which are often found in drinking water, can cause taste, color and odor problems. The taste and odor constituents are called secondary constituents and are regulated by the State of Texas, not the EPA. These constituents are not causes for health concerns but may greatly affect the appear- ance and taste of your water.

Special Notice for Elderly, Infants and Immuno-Compromised People

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, persons with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are availa- ble from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800)426-4791.

Additional Water Quality Information

Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1

(254)501-9243

www.wcid1.org

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

(512)239-1000

www.tceq.texas.gov

EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline

(800)426-4791

www.water.epa.gov

Water Billing Questions

(254)501-7800

www.killeentexas.gov/utilitycollections

Water or Sewer Information/Problems/Emergencies

(254)501-6500

www.killeentexas.gov/water

En Español

Este informe incluye información importante sobre el agua potable. Para asistencia en español, o si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre este informe, favor de llamar al (254)501-6500.

Public Participation Opportunities

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 101 N. College Street

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS

1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 101 N. College Street

More information about cleanup efforts and events @ www.Facebook.com/KilleenTexas & www.KilleenTexas.gov

Water Loss Audit Results

All public water suppliers are required to file a water loss report annually. The City of Killeen submitted its report to the Texas Water Development Board for the period of January through December 2020. The estimated loss of water for the 2020 calendar year was 1,046,499,677 gallons of water. Water loss occurs through water line breaks and leaks, inaccurate meter readings, theft and other causes. If you have questions about the water loss audit, please call (254)501-6500.

Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control

Under Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC, §290.46(j)), a customer service inspection is required for each service connection before continuous water ser- vice can be provided. A municipality is also required to have a backflow prevention program or a cross connection control program. No water connection from any public drinking water supply system shall be allowed to any residence or establishment where an actual or potential contamination hazard exists unless the public water facilities are protected from contamination. Under the Federal Safe Drinking Act of 1974, and the rules adopted by TCEQ under 30 TAC, Chapter 290, the water purveyor has the primary responsibility for preventing water from unapproved sources or any other substances from entering the public potable water system. For more information on backflow prevention and cross connection control, please call (254)501-6500, option 4.

Understanding Water Quality Test Results

The EPA requires water systems to test for up to 97 contaminants. The following pages contain tables that list federally regulated or monitored contami- nants that have been found in your drinking water in calendar year 2020 (unless otherwise noted). Certain contaminants are monitored less than once per year because the concentrations do not change frequently.

DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS:

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible us- ing the best available treatment technology.

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

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

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - 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 contamination.

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

Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. AVG: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 Assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bac- teria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 Assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

NTU - nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity)

mrem/yr - millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) ppm - parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)

ppt - parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L) ppq - parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pg/L)

MFL - million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos) pCi/L - picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppb - parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L) na - not applicable

Example Table

 

Year(s) tests conducted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below this level, no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How a contaminant may

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

known health risks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

occur in drinking water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Contaminant

 

Highest Level

Range of Levels

 

MCLG

 

MCL

Unit of

 

Violation

 

Source of

 

Sampled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detected

 

 

 

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measure

 

 

Contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

Substance 1

 

0.05

 

 

0.02 - 0.11

 

2

 

 

4

 

 

ppm

 

N

 

Language provided by EPA

 

2017

 

 

Substance 2

 

100

 

 

60 - 100

 

150

 

150

 

 

ppb

 

N

 

May not apply in Killeen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lowest to highest detected

 

 

 

 

Highest level EPA allows

 

 

Unit used for measuring

 

 

 

 

levels of contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in drinking water

 

 

 

 

contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Contaminant

Highest Level

Range of Levels

 

MCLG

 

MCL

 

Unit of

 

Violation

 

 

Source of Contaminant

 

Sampled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detected

 

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

Measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

*Nitrate

 

0.28

 

0.26-0.28

 

10

10

 

 

ppm

 

N

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sew-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

age; erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Nitrate Advisory: Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than 6 months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for periods of time because of rainfall or agriculture activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from your health care provider.

MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL

Year

 

Disinfectant

 

Average

Minimum

 

Maximum

MRDLG

MRDL

 

Unit of

Source of Disinfectant

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

Level

 

 

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

Chloramine Residual

 

2.30

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

<4.0

4

 

 

 

ppm

Disinfectant used to control microbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Contaminant

 

Highest Level

 

Minimum

 

Maximum

 

MCL

 

Unit of

 

 

Source of Contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

Detected

 

 

Level

 

Level

 

 

 

 

 

Measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

Total Haloacetic Acids

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

4.7

 

24

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

ppb

 

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

Total Trihalomethanes

 

 

41

 

 

 

26.2

 

39.9

 

 

80

 

 

 

ppb

 

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year or

 

Contaminant

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Minimum

 

Maximum

 

 

Unit of

 

 

Source of Contaminant

Range

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

 

 

 

Level

 

 

Level

 

Measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

Chloroform

 

 

 

8.7

 

 

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

12.0

 

 

ppb

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

Bromoform

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

3.4

 

 

ppb

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

Bromodichloromethane

 

12.7

 

 

 

 

9.5

 

 

15.6

 

 

ppb

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

Dibromochloromethane

 

10.2

 

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

12.7

 

 

ppb

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

LEAD AND COPPER

Collection

Contaminant

MCLG

90th

# of Sites

Action

Unit of

Violation

Source of Contaminant

Date

 

 

Percentile

Exceeding Action

Level

Measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

08/20/2019

Lead

0

0

1

15

ppb

N

Erosion of natural deposits: Leaching from wood pre-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

servatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

08/20/2019

Copper

1.3

0.0714

0

1.3

ppm

N

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. 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 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 concerned 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 available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791 or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA

Maximum

Total Coliform

Highest # of

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli

Total # of Positive E.

Violation

Source of Contaminant

Contaminant

MCL

Positive Samples

MCL

Coli or Fecal Coli-

 

 

Level Goal

 

 

 

form Samples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

5% of monthly

2.2

Fecal Coliform or E. Coli

0

N

Naturally present in the

 

samples are

 

MCL:A routine sample and a

 

 

environment

 

positive

 

repeat sample are total

 

 

 

 

 

 

coliform positive, and one is

 

 

 

 

 

 

also fecal coliform or E. coli

 

 

 

 

 

 

positive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total coliform bacteria are used as indicators of microbial contamination of drinking water because testing for them is easy. While not dis- ease-causing organisms themselves, they are often found in association with other microbes that are capable of causing disease. Coliform bacteria are hardier than many disease-causing organisms; therefore, their absence from water is a good indication that the water is micro- biologically safe for human consumption.

Level 1 Assessment

Level 1 Assessment

definition

Level 1 assessment—A Level 1 Assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total Coliform bacteria were found.

  • Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harm- ful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drink- ing water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are required to conduct assessment(s) to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments.
  • During the past year we were required to conduct one (1) Level 1 assessment(s). One (1) Level 1 assessment(s) was completed. In addition, we were required to take zero (0) corrective actions and we completed zero (0) of these actions.

Level 1 Assessment triggered on 01/09/2020 due to a failure to collect all required repeat samples after a total coliform-positive result.

 

 

 

 

 

VIOLATIONS TABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violations

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

The City of Killeen received no water quality violations in 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Quality Data Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range

 

 

 

 

Contaminants

 

MCLG or

MCL, TT, or MRDL

Detect In

 

Low

 

High

 

Sample Date

 

 

 

MRDLG

Your Water

 

 

Violation

Typical Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disinfectants & Disinfection By-Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants

 

 

Chloramine ( as Cl2) (mg/L)

 

4

4

3.8

 

2.5

4.2

 

2020

No

Water additive used to control microbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)

NA

60

14.1

 

NA

 

NA

2020

No

By-product of drinking water chlorination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]

NA

80

34.5

 

NA

 

NA

2020

No

By-product of drinking water disinfection

(ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Organic Carbon (% Removal)

NA

TT

100

NA

NA

2020

No

Naturally present in the environment

Barium (ppb)

2

2

.0649

 

.0646

.0649

 

2020

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal

 

 

refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyanide (ppb)

200

200

110

 

NA

110

 

2020

No

Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories; Dis-

 

 

charge from steel/metal factories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which

Fluoride (ppb)

4

4

0.2

 

NA

NA

 

2020

No

promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aluminum factories

Nitrite [measured as Nitrogen]

10

10

.22

 

.22

.22

 

2020

No

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks,

(ppb)

 

 

sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sodium (optional) (ppm)

NA

 

17.6

 

17.5

17.6

 

2020

No

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microbiological Contaminants

 

 

 

 

 

Routine and repeat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

samples are total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

coliform positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and either is E. Coli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- positive or system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fails to take repeat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Coli (RTCR) - in the distribution

0

samples following

0

 

NA

NA

 

2020

No

Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetable

system

E. Coli positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

routine sample or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system fails to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

analyze total coli-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

form positive re-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

peat sample for E.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Coliform (RTCR)

NA

TT

NA

 

NA

NA

 

2020

No

Naturally present in the environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turbidity (NTU)

NA

0.3

100

 

NA

NA

 

2020

No

Soil runoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radioactive Contaminants

100% of the samples were below the TT value of 0.3. A value less than 95% constitutes a TT violation. The highest single measurement was 0.29. Any measurement in excess of 1 is a violation unless otherwise approved by the state

Atrazine (ppb)

3

3

0.27

NA

NA

2020

No

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contaminants


City of Killeen

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: 140806
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Purchased surface water
  • Total: 25

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Arsenic*
  • Atrazine*
  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • Aluminum*
  • Barium*
  • Bromochloroacetic acid
  • Bromoform
  • Cyanide*
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Diethyl phthalate*
  • Fluoride*
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Hexadecanoic acid*
  • Manganese*
  • Molybdenum
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Strontium
  • 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

Killeen Tap Water

Recently, in an investigation by the Associated Press, the AP found that residues of pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals had been found in a sample of Killeen Texas tap water. In their investigation, the AP found that four companies, between them, had supplied chlorination and dechlorination equipment to operate six treatment plants that handled the city’s drinking water. In response to the AP investigation, the City of Killeen released a statement saying that they had hired an independent laboratory to test the water quality and took all necessary steps to ensure that the contaminant levels were at safe levels. However, the AP report indicates that the contamination may be widespread, mainly since the four companies that supplied the chlorination and dechlorination equipment used in the six treatment plants are located in the same area.

This news comes at an adamant time for Killeen residents. After fourteen years without significant flooding and fifteen years without one occurring, Killeen feels the effects of the storms currently hitting the area. The rainfall causes flash flooding in some city areas, which has destroyed at least one home and two businesses, forcing many to flee their homes. While officials advise people to leave everything up to the experts and avoid any direct involvement in flood cleanup, the problems are still ripe for compromise. This means that the public needs to know exactly what contaminants are present in Killeen, Texas, tap water so that appropriate steps can be taken to correct the problem.

Since the detection of contamination in the tap water of the City of Killeen, Texas, residents of the area have speculated about the source of the contamination. One idea is that the contamination came from dumping industrial wastewater into the drainage system. Another theory is that the contamination came from underground storage pits where oil and other petroleum products are stored. Regardless of the source, they have established that whatever the contamination is, it poses real risks to the health of its citizens.

Killeen Drinking Water

There is a great reason why Killeen, Texas, is home to the third-largest water treatment facility in the United States: the natural underground aquifers there run deep into the hill country and provide the city with natural, drinkable water. That is quite valuable because it allows communities such as Killeen to sell both tax revenues and natural resources, such as the water that flows from those aquifers. When you consider that the cost of desalination and other treatment methods is prohibitive for most municipalities, you begin to see why this water source is so rare and precious.

It is not even all that rare. Texas does permit mining for gold and silver. Still, it also has some of the strictest water regulations in the nation. As a result, the water is often tested for contamination on a very regular basis. They test everything from the water used to fill swimming pools to the water used to wash the dishes at home. No one is exempt.

If you want to enjoy clean, pure drinking water, make sure that you install a quality filtration system of your own. There are many on the market, including countertop units and under-the-sink ones. One of the best is Aquasana, and it is made by a company based in Austin, Texas. It was developed to meet the highest standards of ultra-high-pressure ultrafiltration. It takes out the toxins found in tap water and leaves behind the healthy minerals that our bodies need. It is also entirely certified by the Texas Health Department. It has been shown to improve the taste and health of the water.

Killeen Water Quality Report

You might have heard about the Killeen water quality report from your local water company. But what is this, and how does it help you? It is the standard set by your region’s water quality board, which compares samples taken over a certain length of time against the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. For every example that the testing board checks, a report was filed to the EPA with data on the contaminant found. The data is then compared with an index, which lists all of the tested contaminants and their estimated percentage in the water at the time of testing.

The purpose of the Killeen report is to alert you to potential harmful issues that could be affecting the water that runs through your tap. This is done through several different steps. The first step compares the sample to the EPA’s index of contaminants. If a significant difference is found, then that will be noted. Then the next step is to compare the sample to other samples throughout the area that has been identified as having the same problem.

In some cases, if the problems are isolated, then they may not need any further testing. However, suppose a trend or a specific contaminant tends to show up more frequently in certain areas. In that case, the quality reports should be filed. After all, if a treatment facility services you, any deviations from the standards set by them must be reported. It would help if you also kept an eye out for low-quality piping that can be the root of severe drinking water contamination problems. That can easily be rectified, without any expensive, long-term testing, by calling your Killeen water provider and asking for a quality inspection or report.

Killeen Surface Water

Suppose you plan a trip to the Central Texas area. In that case, I recommend you consider vacationing at Killeen and its surrounding areas. For many years, this area has been one of the top five best places to fly out-of-state visitors. A few reasons to consider this fun destination:

Killeen is an old town on the Southern Border of Texas. It is known for the Fort Hood Military Base. The main military facility features an indoor museum featuring an interactive display of historic military vehicles. The adjacent Central Texas College campus has a vast outdoor Science Center featuring a planetarium show. On the Central Texas College campus itself, there are a large swimming pool and playground.

Southeast of Killeen, you will find Lake Travis. This scenic Lake offers a beautiful body of water and natural beauty. The Lake is home to several luxury resorts, including the Sherwood Inn and Comfort Inn Courtyard. The Comfort Inn Courtyard features a restaurant with a great view of the downtown area. These are just a few of the reasons to consider a trip to this relaxing area. The primary source of Killeen, Texas water recreation is Lake Austin. There are countless places to go in your leisure time in the lake area as well. The largest Lake in Austin serves as a pedestrian bridge downtown. You can take a stroll along the Lake and stop at several fine restaurants for lunch or dinner. Or you can stay in one of the many luxurious hotels that surround the area and experience all the fine attractions that Austin has to offer.

Water in Killeen

There are many water softeners out there and plenty more people who believe that theirs is the best one. And since water softening is a very competitive industry, several manufacturers are trying to get their product out there on the market. In Killeen, Texas, right now, four different water softeners are available. These manufacturers are Kinetico, Culligan, Atlanta, and Kenmore. Since we all have our personal preferences in what kind of water softener we want for ourselves, we’ll give you a brief rundown of each manufacturer and where they can be found.

One of the oldest and still the most popular is the Kinetico water softeners. They’ve been in business for over sixty years and boast some pretty impressive customer reviews. Many of them had never even heard of water softeners until they came across Kinetico. The reason why they liked them so much is because of how easy they were to use. When it comes to installing a water softener in Killeen, TX, there is no easier, faster, or more affordable way to soften water than the ones provided by Kinetico.

If you’re looking for a perfect option for yourself and your home, then look at the two other options provided by Atlanta water purifiers. While they don’t offer as many features as the Kinetico products, they are still worthy of consideration. One of the biggest complaints that people have about the softeners produced by Atlanta is that sometimes when hard water comes into contact with the contacts in the softener units, it can damage them. So, suppose you don’t want to worry about this type of damage being a problem in your home when using your water purification system. In that case, you should consider the Atlanta products.

Killeen Water Utility

When you get a Killeen water utility company, you are getting one of the best quality companies to deal with. This company has been around for many years and continues to provide excellent service to people in all areas. This company is also one of the most recommended companies for your home water needs because of the reliability that they have had throughout the years. They will always have your best interest in mind and help you find what you need when it comes to getting the right amount of water for your needs and the needs of your family members. Getting a quality water utility in Killeen is something that everyone should consider because it can make all the difference in the world.

You can trust the water utility company that you will be dealing with to handle all of your needs when getting a good source of water. The city of Killeen is pretty large and has many different types of businesses that use water to operate. There are so many different kinds of plants that use water to make their operations run smoothly. You need to take a look at all of the available options when it comes to getting water for all of the different needs you have. It would help if you also considered how reliable the water utility is because this will ensure that you will be able to get the water that you need and not have to worry about running out before you get your supply.

This is why it is essential to know the water utility companies available to you in Killeen. You want to make sure that you will be getting a good quality service from them, but you also want to know that they are reliable and trustworthy. This way, you will always know that you will get water when you need it. You will take advantage of the water heaters and other water features that the water utility company has available. This is all thanks to the excellent services that Killeen water utility companies provide. They will be able to make your life much easier to focus on the essential things in your life instead of worrying about water.

Killeen Water Contaminants

Killeen water is a famous brand in the United States. It is produced by the Southern Missouri Water Improvement Authority, which is located in St. Louis. They serve many of the largest cities in eastern Missouri and northern Arkansas. It is essential to find this company because it is certified to sell bottled water in all 50 states, even if it does not meet all state requirements. You can trust their testing because they are part of the third-party program for stringent standards.

This company has a contract with the EPA to test for the most common contaminants found in publicly treated sources. They have done extensive testing on more than 4000 different sources. They also provide information on how each pollutant affects a typical consumer and its long-term health effects. Since bottled water has not been subject to regulation, there is no way to know what chemicals are present and if any harm is intended. Drinking water tested and found to contain at least one contaminant is not considered safe, even though that contaminant may not affect you right now or for the rest of your life.

In addition to their purification process, they also offer a filtration system that they claim can remove any microorganisms. So, if you wish to purchase this type of system, you may want to do further research to see if they are certified to do so as well. They will be able to provide you with information about certified systems and what to look for as well. If you are already using one of their systems and would like to get your drinking water tested, they should be happy to do this for you.

Killeen Water Treatment

A large-scale water treatment facility is located in Killeen, Texas. Raw water is usually filtered and treated using a variety of water treatment methods. This facility operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week. All the water that is treated at this facility goes through three filtration plants. In addition to this, several disinfection steps are carried out to ensure that the water is safe for human consumption.

Killeen water filtration plants are located in three different locations. The first of these is located in Placerville, Texas, and the second is located in Conroe, Texas. All the water that goes through the facilities is first sent through a series of filtration steps, including removing the larger sediments that the water may contain and removing any solids attached to the minerals during its journey through the pipes. The water then passes through a series of softening processes, including lime or calcium carbonate, to make it softer and more soluble, a lime reduction and treatment with sodium hypochlorite more soluble.

The water then passes through a final stage of filtration called the ion exchange stage. During this stage, any salts or other impurities are exchanged with the ions in the water. This process is referred to as electrolysis. The water then returns to the first plumbing company to be cleaned and disinfected once again. If hard water is being used for heating purposes, then the water filtration and treatment plants in Killeen also use a particular type of iron filter called an Iron Water Filter. This filter is designed to remove iron from the water. It also ensures that it does not end up in the home’s drinking supply.

Killeen Water System

Before there was the ever so popular and much talked about bottled water, the Killeen water systems provided a way to quench one’s thirst at a reasonable price. Unlike those produced in plastic bottles, the one created by the Killeen company is made from a durable filter and can be used for a very long time. Because the filter is built to last, and because it is designed to trap chlorine, minerals, and other impurities, the result is water that is as clean and fresh tasting as it can get, without having to resort to purchasing a bottle of the same brand and type of water that the bottled water companies are selling.

Most people do not give much thought to when they are shopping for a new water purification system is the type of filter or water purification system that one needs. This can quickly be resolved if a person knows precisely what they are looking for when purchasing the filter. If one needs a high level of filtering capacity, they may want to look for one with dual filtration. These systems work very well for people who have more than one faucet that they need to fill with water. In addition to filtering water from the faucets, they can also purify water from the shower while washing fresh fruits and vegetables in the kitchen sink.

When looking for a water filter system for the home, one should consider how many faucets and sinks they will be filtering in most instances. The filter size will determine how many gallons can be cleaned with it at one time. Another item to keep in mind is if the filter is an activated carbon filter or a filter that uses charcoal or other substances to filter out impurities. Depending on the location where the filtration system is going to be placed will also determine whether or not a carbon filter is a good choice for the job. Suppose one is going to be putting it outside. In that case, they should pick one made to handle outdoor water because it will be exposed to many elements and should last much longer than one made for indoor use.

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