Baytown, Texas's Home for Water Softeners, Water Filters,
& Water Delivery

Independent testing has found that the water supply exceeds health guidelines for several substances, including bromodichloromethane, chloroform, dichloroacetic acid, and total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). These contaminants are byproducts of the water disinfection process and have been associated with health risks such as cancer and liver and kidney damage. Additionally, a chemical spill occurred at Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions in Baytown last month, leading to concerns about potential contamination.

The most recent Baytown Water Quality Report showed an average hardness of 7.9 grains per gallon, which is considered hard.

Recent sampling conducted at Baytown’s water treatment plants detected the presence of PFAS chemicals. The EPA is in the process of setting new MCL (maximum contaminant levels), which range from 4 to 10 parts per trillion. In numbers, that would be 0.00000000004 for PFOA and PFOS, individually to 0.0000000001 for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX Chemicals). As you can see in the water quality report, many samples do not meet these standards.

Yes, Baytown adds fluoride to its water supply to help prevent tooth decay. According to the City of Baytown, the water naturally has 0.54 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride, and is fortified to a final concentration of 0.6 to 0.9 ppm.

Baytown, Texas, sources its tap water from both surface water and groundwater. The surface water primarily comes from the Trinity River, which is treated at the Lynchburg Reservoir and the Coastal Water Authority. Additionally, groundwater is drawn from local wells tapping into the Gulf Coast Aquifer. This combination of sources helps ensure a consistent supply of water to the community.

Baytown’s water has an average hardness of 7.9 grains per gallon and it is considered to be hard. It is advised for your home to have a water softener to save on appliance costs, better your clothing, improve your hair and skin, and other benefits. Learn more here.

Baytown, Texas water contains levels of nitrates, radium and other radioactive contamination, as well as HAA5, TTHMs and other disinfectant byproducts from chlorine or chloramine treatment. While none of these are typically above the EPA maximum contaminant level, they could be harmful. Learn more here about under-sink reverse osmosis filtration systems, and click here to learn more about whole house filtration systems.

Culligan is Baytown’s leader for bottled water delivery for office and home. We also offer many different models of water dispensers and ice machines. Please let us know how many people are in your home or office, or how many 5-gallons of water you need, and we’ll contact you with accurate pricing. Learn more here.

You can access the most recent Baytown, Texas Tap Water Quality Report here.