Exceeds EPA Limit Arsenic EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Arsenic in Andrews, TX Drinking Water

Arsenic data for Andrews, Texas · 14,331 residents · 1 ZIP code

Arsenic exposure in drinking water is tracked by EPA across the country; households in Andrews, Texas are among those with confirmed detections in the public water record.

15 ppb
Max Level Detected
15 ppb
Average Level
10 ppb
EPA MCL
12
EPA Violations
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14

Arsenic in Andrews Tap Water

Arsenic has been detected in Andrews, Texas drinking water at a maximum level of 15 ppb1.5x the EPA MCL.

This analysis covers 14,331 residents across 1 ZIP code in Andrews.

Andrews's overall water quality grade is C (66/100).

Is Arsenic in Andrews Water Safe?

Arsenic levels in parts of Andrews exceed the EPA MCL of 10 ppb. The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Arsenic Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Arsenic Level EPA Limit Status
79714 15 ppb 10 ppb Exceeds limit

Average arsenic level across Andrews: 15 ppb

EPA Violations for Arsenic in Andrews

Date Violation Type Status ZIP Code
2024-01-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2023-10-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2023-07-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2023-04-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 79714
2023-01-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 79714
2022-10-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 79714
2022-07-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 79714
2022-07-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2022-04-01 Arsenic (Known) Known 79714
2022-04-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2022-01-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714
2021-10-01 Arsenic (Resolved) Resolved 79714

Health Effects of Arsenic

  • Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
  • Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
  • Developmental effects in children exposed in utero

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).

How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
  • Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
  • Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
  • Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology

What to Do About Arsenic in Andrews Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
  2. Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
  3. Have well water tested if on a private supply
  4. Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.

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