Tap Water Quality in McAllen, TX
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McAllen Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~143,000 | Source: Rio Grande
McAllen draws from the Rio Grande in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The river carries agricultural runoff from Texas and Mexico, creating treatment challenges. Drought has increasingly reduced Rio Grande flows, concentrating contaminants and straining supply. The McAllen Public Utility has invested in advanced treatment technology.
Common water quality concerns in McAllen
Agricultural runoff from both sides of border
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Total dissolved solids
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Arsenic
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Drought impacts
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What's in your McAllen water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your McAllen water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving McAllen, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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