Water Quality in Mission, TX

Mission's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

Utility

MISSION WATER SYSTEM

People Served

183,534

MCL Violations

0

Last Updated

Sep 11, 2025

Quick Summary

20
Contaminants Tested
1
Above Guidelines
Above EPA Limits
EPA Status
Same as state average

Contaminants Detected

⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (1)

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

reproductive-mcarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Most often formed when chlorine used for drinking water disinfection interacts with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsLevels are usually higher in water originating from surface water than groundwater because greater raw organic matter is presentSources of bromide, a precursor to BDCM, include saltwater intrusion, oil-field brines, and chemical leachates from industrial or agricultural activities
Last Tested: Sep 11, 2025

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 Mission

Based on Mission's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
W11569861 W11569861

Whirlpool Corporation

W11569861 W11569861

(1,055 reviews)
64.27

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

1001 gal

Filter Life

3 mo

Flow Rate

0.52 gpm

Removes 22 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos +17 more

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL
W11569863 W11569863

Whirlpool Corporation

W11569863 W11569863

(1,055 reviews)
64.27

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

2001 gal

Filter Life

7 mo

Flow Rate

0.52 gpm

Removes 22 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos +17 more

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Best Value
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

GHP Group Inc.

VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

(9,525 reviews)
17.06

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

20.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Best Value
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
PUN3RO PUN3RO

GHP Group Inc.

PUN3RO PUN3RO

(1 reviews)
26.37

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

23.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mission's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.