Water Quality in Lufkin, TX
Lufkin's water has 6 contaminants above health guidelines. We recommend using a certified water filter.
Utility
LUFKIN WATER SYSTEM
People Served
50,461
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
Jul 10, 2024
Quick Summary
Contaminants Detected
⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (6)
Total THMs
What is Total THMs?
Group of contaminants that form in drinking water systems when a disinfectant, typically chlorine, reacts with organic matter
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for total THMs are based on evidence of carcinogenicity in human and animal studies, as well as liver and kidney toxicity observed in animal studies. Individual THMs have been further associated with developmental, immune, spleen, and genotoxicity.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)
What is Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)?
Member of haloacetic acids (HAAs) that form as byproducts when chlorine reacts with organic matter
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for TCA in drinking water have been developed based on liver toxicity and carcinogenicity observed in animal studies. EPA has classified TCA as a possible human carcinogen. Developmental toxicity has also been associated with exposure to TCA based on evidence from animal studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Chloroform
What is Chloroform?
Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine and is generally the most abundant THM formed in drinking water
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for chloroform have been developed based on kidney and liver carcinogenicity observed in animal studies, and liver toxicity observed in occupational studies. The EPA classifies chloroform as a probable human carcinogen based on animal evidence, and there is additional epidemiological evidence that may increase the risk of colon and bladder cancer in humans. Results from animal studies also suggest that exposure to chloroform can cause liver, developmental and immune toxicity. Acute exposure to low levels of chloroform will cause nervous system toxicity.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Dibromochloromethane
What is Dibromochloromethane?
Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for DBCM have been developed based on liver toxicity and carcinogenicity observed in animal studies. EPA has classified DBCM as a possible human carcinogen based on animal evidence, while IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) says it is unclassifiable as a human carcinogen. Kidney toxicity has also been associated with DBCM based on evidence from animal studies. DBCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Dibromoacetic Acid (DBA)
What is Dibromoacetic Acid (DBA)?
Member of haloacetic acids (HAAs) that form as byproducts when chlorine reacts with organic matter
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for DBA are based on carcinogenicity and liver toxicity observed in animal studies. The EPA has classified DBA as a probable human carcinogen. Results from animal studies also suggest that kidney, immune system, spleen and developmental toxicity are associated with exposure to BDCM. BDCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Aluminum
What is Aluminum?
Naturally-occurring metal found in the Earth's crust with multiple industrial uses, including the construction of buildings and powerlines, and the manufacture of vehicles, consumer electronics, household appliances, and kitchenware. It is also frequently used in municipal water treatment to clarify water from lakes and reservoirs. Health effects of aluminum exposure are inconclusive but actively researched.
Health Effects
Much of the current research on the health effects of aluminum in drinking water is still inconclusive and controversial. Health protective benchmarks for aluminum in drinking water set by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment are based on potential neurotoxicity and developmental toxicity in premature infants. People more susceptible to aluminum impacts include infants and people with impaired kidney function.
Affected Organs
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Understanding the Data
This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.
Recommended Water Filters for Lufkin
Based on Lufkin's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.
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Whirlpool Corporation
EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
2001 gal
Filter Life
7 mo
Flow Rate
0.5 gpm
Removes 17 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +12 more
Whirlpool Corporation
EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
2001 gal
Filter Life
7 mo
Flow Rate
0.5 gpm
Removes 17 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +12 more
Sears Brands Management Corporation
P1KB1 P1KB1
NSF Certified:
Capacity
2001 gal
Filter Life
7 mo
Flow Rate
0.5 gpm
Removes 18 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +13 more
Sears Brands Management Corporation
P1KB2 P1KB2
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.5 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +14 more
Frequently Asked Questions
Lufkin's water has 6 contaminants above health guidelines. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Lufkin's water.