If you rely on a public water system in Huntsville, Texas, Arsenic is a contaminant your utility has been required to test for — and EPA records show it has been detected at measurable levels, making it worth understanding as part of your tap water's detection record.

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04

Arsenic in Huntsville Tap Water

Huntsville, Texas has 8 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.

This analysis covers 72,897 residents across 8 ZIP codes in Huntsville.

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

Is Arsenic in Huntsville Water Safe?

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.

EPA Violations for Arsenic in Huntsville

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 Huntsville 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.

Related

• Arsenic — National Overview
• Arsenic in Texas
• Texas Water Quality
• Huntsville Water Quality
• Check Your ZIP Code