What was found in Snook's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3630 µg/L 279% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 970 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 360 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 350 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.2 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.3 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.1 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13.2 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.13 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.39 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.21 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Snook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF SNOOK | 980 |
| TUNIS WSC | 850 |
| CENTERLINE WSC | 118 |
Frequently asked questions about Snook tap water
Is Snook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Snook. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Snook?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Snook, Texas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Snook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Snook include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Nitrate. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.