Texas – Trending Towns https://trendingtowns.com Whether you’re moving to a new town, or you just want to know more about your community, our tools and insights will help you stay informed about the place you call “home.” Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:40:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.13 Fort Worth, TX https://trendingtowns.com/fort-worth-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/fort-worth-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:37:08 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3292 Fort Worth, TX

The City of Fort Worth is home to an estimated 874,168 residents, and it’s located in Tarrant County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Fort Worth and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Tarrant County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Tarrant County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Tarrant County, TX?
  • Is the water in Tarrant County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Fort Worth, TX

There are two Superfund sites in Tarrant County, TX. Superfund sites, like Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume in Pelican Bay, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the Fort Worth, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48439

A. Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume (HRS Score: 50)

The Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume site, caused by disposal activities at a nearby dump site, is located in Pelican Bay, TX.

The EPA found dangerous levels of Trichloroethene, and Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene at the Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume site.

48439

B. Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics) (HRS Score: 40)

The Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics) site, used to manufacture military aircraft beginning in 1942, is located in Fort Worth, TX.

Contaminants found at the Air Force Plant #4 (General Dynamics) site include:

  • Barium
  • Benzene
  • Cadmium
  • Chromium
  • Lead

Air Quality in the Fort Worth, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Tarrant County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Radon Levels in Fort Worth, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Tarrant County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Fort Worth, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Fort Worth, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Tarrant County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48439Chart House CondominiumCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48439Chart House CondominiumGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48439City of River OaksTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48439City of River OaksTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48439City of Sansom ParkTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48439City of White SettlementCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48439City of White SettlementGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48439Community WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48439Cooley PointFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48439Cottonwood Hills EstatesCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48439Cottonwood Hills EstatesGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48439Town of PantegoFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Weatherford, TX https://trendingtowns.com/weatherford-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/weatherford-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:37:04 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3291 Weatherford, TX

The City of Weatherford is home to an estimated 30,654 residents, and it’s located in Parker County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Weatherford and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Parker County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Parker County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Parker County, TX?
  • Is the water in Parker County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Weatherford, TX

There is one Superfund site in Parker County, TX. Superfund sites, like Circle Court Ground Water Plume in Willow Park, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund site located in the Weatherford, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48367

Circle Court Ground Water Plume (HRS Score: 50)

The Circle Court Ground Water Plume site is located in Willow Park, TX.

Air Quality in the Weatherford, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Parker County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

DNC (Data Not Collected): Data on associated pollutants were not collected in this county or county equivalent.
INC (Incomplete): Associated pollutants are being monitored in this county or county equivalent, but data were insufficient to assign a grade.

Radon Levels in Weatherford, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Parker County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Weatherford, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Weatherford, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Parker County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48367Abraxas UtilitiesCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Abraxas UtilitiesGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367Aledo Mobile Home ParkNitrateInfants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 
48367City of AledoCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367City of AledoGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367City of Hudson OaksCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367City of Hudson OaksGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367City of RenoTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48367City of SpringtownTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48367City of SpringtownTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48367City of WeatherfordTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48367Crazy Horse Ranch WaterCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Crazy Horse Ranch WaterGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367Highland CourtCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Highland CourtGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367Highland Terrace ApartmentsCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Highland Terrace ApartmentsGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367Millsap WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48367Saddle Club EstatesCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Saddle Club EstatesGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48367Walnut Creek SUDTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48367Walnut Creek SUDTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48367Whitt WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Killeen, TX https://trendingtowns.com/killeen-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/killeen-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:36:34 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3277 Killeen, TX

The City of Killeen is home to an estimated 145,482 residents, and it’s located in Bell County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Killeen and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Bell County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Bell County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Bell County, TX?
  • Is the water in Bell County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Killeen, TX

There is one Superfund site in Bell County, TX. Superfund sites, like Rockwool Industries Inc. in Bell County, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund site located in the Killeen, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48027

Rockwool Industries Inc. (HRS Score: 48)

The Rockwool Industries Inc. site is located in Bell County, TX.

Contaminants found at the Rockwool Industries Inc. site include:

  • Antimony
  • Arsenic
  • Lead

Air Quality in the Killeen, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Bell County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

DNC (Data Not Collected): Data on associated pollutants were not collected in this county or county equivalent.
INC (Incomplete): Associated pollutants are being monitored in this county or county equivalent, but data were insufficient to assign a grade.

Radon Levels in Killeen, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Bell County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Killeen, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Killeen, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Bell County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48027439 WSCTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48027439 WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Armstrong WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Armstrong WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Arrowhead Hill WSCTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48027Arrowhead Hill WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Bell County WCID 2FluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Bell County WCID 2TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Bell County WCID 5FluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Bell County WCID 5TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Bell Milam Falls WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Bell Milam Falls WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of Harker HeightsTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of HollandFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027City of HollandTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of KilleenTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of Morgans Point ResortTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of RogersFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027City of RogersTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of TempleTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027City of TroyFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027City of TroyTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Dog Ridge WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027East Bell WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Little Elm Valley WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027Little Elm Valley WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48027Oenaville & Belfalls WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48027West Bell County WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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The Woodlands, TX https://trendingtowns.com/the-woodlands-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/the-woodlands-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:36:31 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3289 The Woodlands, TX

The City of The Woodlands is home to an estimated 109,608 residents, and it’s located in Montgomery County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with The Woodlands and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Montgomery County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Montgomery County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Montgomery County, TX?
  • Is the water in Montgomery County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near The Woodlands, TX

There are two Superfund sites in Montgomery County, TX. Superfund sites, like Conroe Creosoting Co. in Conroe, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the The Woodlands, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48339

A. Conroe Creosoting Co. (HRS Score: 48)

The Conroe Creosoting Co. site is located in Conroe, TX.

The EPA found dangerous levels of Pentachlorophenol, and Naphthalene at the Conroe Creosoting Co. site.

48339

B. United Creosoting Co. (HRS Score: 37)

The United Creosoting Co. site is located in Conroe, TX.

Contaminants found at the United Creosoting Co. site include:

  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
  • Dioxins (Chlorinated Dibenzodioxins)
  • 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD) Toxicity Equivalents (TEQ)
  • 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD)
  • Pentachlorophenol

Air Quality in the The Woodlands, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Montgomery County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

DNC (Data Not Collected): Data on associated pollutants were not collected in this county or county equivalent.
INC (Incomplete): Associated pollutants are being monitored in this county or county equivalent, but data were insufficient to assign a grade.

Radon Levels in The Woodlands, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Montgomery County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact The Woodlands, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in The Woodlands, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Montgomery County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48339Conroe OaksCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Conroe OaksGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Crystal Forest SubdivisionCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Crystal Forest SubdivisionGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Dobbin Plantersville WSC 1TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48339Hulon Lakes SubdivisionGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Lake Bonanza WSCGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Lake Lorraine WsCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Lake Lorraine WsGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Montgomery County MUD 60TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48339Montgomery County MUD 7TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48339Montgomery Trace Water SystemGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Oak Tree SubdivisionCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Oak Tree SubdivisionGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Pine Lake Subdivision North WSCCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Pine Lake Subdivision North WSCGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Porter SUDGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Shady Oaks EstatesGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Vista Verde Water SystemsCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339Vista Verde Water SystemsGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339White Oak HillsCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 
48339White Oak HillsGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer
48339Woodland Lakes Estates WSCCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Corpus Christi, TX https://trendingtowns.com/corpus-christi-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/corpus-christi-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:36:27 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3290 Corpus Christi, TX

The City of Corpus Christi is home to an estimated 325,605 residents, and it’s located in Nueces County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Corpus Christi and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Nueces County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Nueces County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Nueces County, TX?
  • Is the water in Nueces County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Corpus Christi, TX

There is one Superfund site in Nueces County, TX. Superfund sites, like Brine Service Company in Corpus Christi, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund site located in the Corpus Christi, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48355

Brine Service Company (HRS Score: 50)

The Brine Service Company site, used for the disposal of oilfield wastes from 1946 to the 1960s, is located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Air Quality in the Corpus Christi, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Nueces County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Radon Levels in Corpus Christi, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Nueces County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Corpus Christi, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Corpus Christi, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Nueces County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48355City of Agua DulceTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48355City of Agua DulceTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355City of BishopTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48355City of BishopTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355City of Corpus ChristiTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355City of DriscollTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355Corpus Christi Naval Air StationTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355Golden Acres Water CoCombined UraniumIncreased risk of cancer, kidney toxicity 
48355Golden Acres Water CoSeleniumHair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems 
48355Golden Acres Water CoTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355Nueces County WCID 3TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355Nueces WSCTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48355Nueces WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355River Acres WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48355Violet WSCTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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San Antonio, TX https://trendingtowns.com/san-antonio-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/san-antonio-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:34:16 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3278 San Antonio, TX

The City of San Antonio is home to an estimated 1,511,946 residents, and it’s located in Bexar County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with San Antonio and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Bexar County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Bexar County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Bexar County, TX?
  • Is the water in Bexar County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near San Antonio, TX

There are three Superfund sites in Bexar County, TX. Superfund sites, like Bandera Road Ground Water Plume in San Antonio, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the San Antonio, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48029

A. Bandera Road Ground Water Plume (HRS Score: 50)

The Bandera Road Ground Water Plume site, which includes an area of groundwater contamination in the Edwards Aquifer, is located in San Antonio, TX.

Contaminants found at the Bandera Road Ground Water Plume site include:

  • Chloroethene (Vinyl Chloride)
  • Trichloroethene
  • 1,2-Dichloroethane
  • 1,1-Dichloroethene
  • Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
48029

B. River City Metal Finishing (HRS Score: 50)

The River City Metal Finishing site is located in San Antonio, TX.

48029

C. Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. (HRS Score: 39)

The Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. site, used to manufacture cleaning products from 1978 through 2007, is located in Live Oak, TX.

Air Quality in the San Antonio, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Bexar County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Radon Levels in San Antonio, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Bexar County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact San Antonio, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in San Antonio, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Bexar County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48029Atascosa Rural WSCFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48029East Central SUDTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48029Jbsa - RandolphFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Texarkana, TX https://trendingtowns.com/texarkana-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/texarkana-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:34:14 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3279 Texarkana, TX

The City of Texarkana is home to an estimated 37,333 residents, and it’s located in Bowie County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Texarkana and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Bowie County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Bowie County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Bowie County, TX?
  • Is the water in Bowie County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Texarkana, TX

There are three Superfund sites in Bowie County, TX. Superfund sites, like Texarkana Wood Preserving Co. in Texarkana, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the Texarkana, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48037

A. Texarkana Wood Preserving Co. (HRS Score: 40)

The Texarkana Wood Preserving Co. site is located in Texarkana, TX.

Contaminants found at the Texarkana Wood Preserving Co. site include:

  • Antimony
  • Arsenic
  • Chromium
  • Lead
  • Mercury
48037

B. Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (HRS Score: 32)

The Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant site is located in Texarkana, TX.

Contaminants found at the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant site include:

  • Nitroglycerin
  • N-Methyl-n,2,4,6-Tetranitroaniline (Tetryl)
  • 2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrotoluene
48037

C. Koppers Co., Inc. (Texarkana Plant) (HRS Score: 31)

The Koppers Co., Inc. (Texarkana Plant) site is located in Texarkana, TX.

Contaminants found at the Koppers Co., Inc. (Texarkana Plant) site include:

  • Arsenic
  • Benzene
  • Chromium
  • Lead
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Air Quality in the Texarkana, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Bowie County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

DNC (Data Not Collected): Data on associated pollutants were not collected in this county or county equivalent.
INC (Incomplete): Associated pollutants are being monitored in this county or county equivalent, but data were insufficient to assign a grade.

Radon Levels in Texarkana, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Bowie County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Texarkana, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Texarkana, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Bowie County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48037Central Bowie County WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037City of DekalbTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037City of MaudTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037City of NashTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037City of RedwaterTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037City of Wake VillageTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037El Chaparral Mobile Home ParkTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48037El Chaparral Mobile Home ParkTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037Riverbend Water Resources DistrictTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48037Riverbend Water Resources DistrictTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037Texarkana EstatesTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48037Texarkana EstatesTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48037Texarkana Water UtilitiesTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Pearland, TX https://trendingtowns.com/pearland-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/pearland-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:34:11 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3280 Pearland, TX

The City of Pearland is home to an estimated 119,940 residents, and it’s located in Brazoria County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Pearland and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Brazoria County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Brazoria County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Brazoria County, TX?
  • Is the water in Brazoria County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Pearland, TX

There is one Superfund site in Brazoria County, TX. Superfund sites, like Gulfco Marine Maintenance in Freeport, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund site located in the Pearland, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48039

Gulfco Marine Maintenance (HRS Score: 50)

The Gulfco Marine Maintenance site is located in Freeport, TX.

Contaminants found at the Gulfco Marine Maintenance site include:

  • Benzene
  • Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
  • 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
  • Tetrachloroethene
  • Chloroethene (Vinyl Chloride)

Air Quality in the Pearland, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Brazoria County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

DNC (Data Not Collected): Data on associated pollutants were not collected in this county or county equivalent.
INC (Incomplete): Associated pollutants are being monitored in this county or county equivalent, but data were insufficient to assign a grade.

Radon Levels in Pearland, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Brazoria County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Pearland, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Pearland, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Brazoria County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48039Bayou Shadows Water SystemArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Bernard AcresTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Brazoria County Sheriffs Office DetentioArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Brazoria County Sheriffs Office DetentioTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Choctaw SubdivisionTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039City of AngletonTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039City of DanburyArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039City of FreeportTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039City of Freeport Slaughter RoadTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039City of LiverpoolArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039City of Oyster CreekTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Commodore Cove Improvement DistrictTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Demi John Place Water SystemTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039GrasslandsArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Jones Creek TerraceTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Mark V EstatesArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Oak Manor MUDArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Oak Meadows Estates SubdivisionArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Palm CrestArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Rosharon Road Estates SubdivisionArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Rosharon TownshipArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Royal RidgeTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Sandy Meadow Estates SubdivisionArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Savannah Plantation SubdivisionArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Stoneridge Lake SubdivisionArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Suncreek Estates Section 1ArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Town of QuintanaArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Town of QuintanaTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48039Town of QuintanaTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Treasure Island MUDTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Turtle Cove Lot Owners AssocTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48039Turtle Cove Lot Owners AssocTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Village of Surfside BeachArsenicSkin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
48039Village of Surfside BeachTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Increased risk of cancer 
48039Village of Surfside BeachTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48039Wolf Glen Water SystemGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UIncreased risk of cancer

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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Dallas, TX https://trendingtowns.com/dallas-tx/ https://trendingtowns.com/dallas-tx/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:34:08 +0000 https://trendingtowns.com/?p=3281 Dallas, TX

The City of Dallas is home to an estimated 1,341,075 residents, and it’s located in Dallas County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with Dallas and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Dallas County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Dallas County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Dallas County, TX?
  • Is the water in Dallas County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near Dallas, TX

There are three Superfund sites in Dallas County, TX. Superfund sites, like Delfasco Forge in Grand Prairie, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the Dallas, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


Map Legend:

48113

A. Delfasco Forge (HRS Score: 50)

The Delfasco Forge site is located in Grand Prairie, TX.

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B. Lane Plating Works, Inc (HRS Score: 50)

The Lane Plating Works, Inc site is located in Dallas, TX.

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C. Rsr Corporation (HRS Score: 50)

The Rsr Corporation site, former home to a lead smelter, is located in Dallas, TX.

Contaminants found at the Rsr Corporation site include:

  • Antimony
  • Arsenic
  • Cadmium
  • Lead

Air Quality in the Dallas, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Dallas County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Radon Levels in Dallas, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Dallas County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact Dallas, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in Dallas, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Dallas County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48113City of Balch SpringsTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48113City of Grand PrairieFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48113City of HutchinsFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48113City of LancasterTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48113City of WilmerFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48113Combine WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48113Cottonwood Creek Mobile Home ParkFluorideBone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth 
48113D Bar B Mobile Home RanchTetrachloroethyleneLiver problems; increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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League City is home to an estimated 104,903 residents, and it’s located in Galveston County, TX.

This report will help you become better acquainted with League City and the surrounding area by addressing the following questions:

  • Are there any hazardous sites in Galveston County, TX?
  • How clean is the air in Galveston County, TX?
  • What’s the average radon level for homes in Galveston County, TX?
  • Is the water in Galveston County, TX safe to drink?

Hazardous Sites near League City, TX

There are three Superfund sites in Galveston County, TX. Superfund sites, like Malone Service Co - Swan Lake Plant in Texas City, TX, are areas that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. If not for the cleanup efforts orchestrated by the EPA, these sites could endanger people living in nearby communities.

The EPA uses the Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) to quantify the risk a contaminated site poses to human health and the environment. Sites assigned HRS scores of 28.5 or greater qualify for placement on the National Priorities List (NPL), and are eligible to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Before the EPA deletes a site from the NPL, it conducts reviews to ensure the cleanup was sufficient. As a result, some sites remain on the active site list long after cleanup activities are complete.

For more information about the Superfund sites located in the League City, TX area, be sure to review the map and background information provided below:


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A. Malone Service Co - Swan Lake Plant (HRS Score: 50)

The Malone Service Co - Swan Lake Plant site is located in Texas City, TX.

Contaminants found at the Malone Service Co - Swan Lake Plant site include:

  • Aluminum
  • Arsenic
  • Benzene
  • Cadmium
  • Chloroform
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B. Tex-Tin Corp. (HRS Score: 50)

The Tex-Tin Corp. site is located in Texas City, TX.

Contaminants found at the Tex-Tin Corp. site include:

  • Aluminum
  • Antimony
  • Arsenic
  • Barium
  • Benzene
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C. Motco, Inc. (HRS Score: No Data)

The Motco, Inc. site is located in La Marque, TX.

Contaminants found at the Motco, Inc. site include:

  • Aluminum
  • Antimony
  • Arsenic
  • Barium
  • Benzene

Air Quality in the League City, TX Area

The two most widespread forms of air pollution are ozone (smog) and particle pollution (soot). Exposure to these harmful pollutants, for even just a short period, can have adverse effects on your health.

Thanks to data collected by air monitoring equipment located across the country, the American Lung Association (ALA) is able to assess and track our air quality using three metrics:

  • Ozone
  • Short-term Particle Pollution
  • Year-round Particle Pollution

In their 2019 annual report, the ALA rated the air quality in Galveston County, TX as follows:

Ground-Level
Ozone Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Short-Term
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: A-F

Year-Round
Particle Pollution

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Radon Levels in League City, TX Area

Air quality inside your home can be impacted by a number of factors, including the presence of hazardous substances in building materials (asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, etc.) and local radon levels.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas you cannot see or smell. It can build up inside your home and negatively impact your indoor air quality as well as your health.

To provide a guideline, the EPA assigned one of three zones to each U.S. county and county equivalent:

  • Zone 1 (higher radon levels)
  • Zone 2 (moderate levels)
  • Zone 3 (lower levels)

The average indoor radon reading in Galveston County, TX is predicted to be less than 2 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), so the county has been assigned EPA Radon Zone 3.

EPA Radon Zone

But, it's worth mentioning homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three radon zones. So, despite the fact League City, TX is in EPA Radon Zone 3, you should have a radon test performed on any home you purchase in the area.

Water Quality in League City, TX Area

In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the EPA sets regulatory limits for drinking water contaminants known to cause adverse health effects.

The following Galveston County, TX water provider(s) violated the maximum allowable level for one or more regulated contaminants:

Filter ValueWater SystemContaminantHealth Effects
48167Bolivar Peninsula SUDTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167City of GalvestonTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167City of HitchcockTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167City of La MarqueTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167City of Texas CityTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167Galveston County MUD 12TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167Galveston County WCID 1TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167Galveston County WCID 19TTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167Highland Bayou Estates WSCTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 
48167Lone Pine SubdivisionTTHMLiver, kidney, or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 

In addition to setting enforceable standards for harmful contaminants, the EPA also established guidelines to assist public water providers in managing the taste, odor and color of their drinking water.

To find out more about what’s in your drinking water, contact your utility company and request a copy of the latest Consumer Confidence Report.


Sources and Methods

Hazardous Sites: Identified using a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous sites detailed on trendingtowns.com represent sites contained on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of November 25, 2019.  The NPL is the list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories.  All site-related data was sourced from the EPA.

Air Quality: Grades for ozone, short-term particle pollution, and year-round particle pollution were obtained from State of the Air 2019, a report compiled by the American Lung Association.

Radon Zones: Radon zone designations were obtained using a public use dataset provided by the EPA (September 11, 2019).

Water Quality: Drinking water violation data was sourced from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), a public use database provided by the EPA.  The dataset included violations submitted to the database as of the third quarter of 2019.

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