June 14, 2026

Laneville, TX Water Quality Report 2026

By PureWaterGuys

EPA compliance testing (2012–2019) detected 12 regulated contaminants in this water system: Radium (combined), Gross alpha radioactivity, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) + 9 more.

Unlock the full breakdown — detected levels vs. legal limits, plus what removes each one.

Full contaminant breakdown

EPA Six-Year Review compliance monitoring, 2012–2019 — the most recent national compliance dataset EPA has published. See the sections above for more recent violation and PFAS records.

ContaminantAvg. detectedHighest sampleFederal limitAvg. vs. limit
Radium (combined)EPA health goal: zero 2.4 pCi/L 2.4 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 48%
Gross alpha radioactivityEPA health goal: zero 3.6 pCi/L 3.6 pCi/L 15 pCi/L 24%
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) 14.1 ppb 20.8 ppb 80 ppb 18%
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) 10.3 ppb 17 ppb 60 ppb 17%
Copper 168 ppb 432 ppb 1300 ppb (action level) 13%
Fluoride 358 ppb 390 ppb 4000 ppb 9%
LeadEPA health goal: zero 1.07 ppb 1.77 ppb 15 ppb (action level) 7%
Cyanide 12.2 ppb 12.2 ppb 200 ppb 6%
Chromium (total) 2.1 ppb 2.1 ppb 100 ppb 2%
Barium 20.9 ppb 22 ppb 2000 ppb 1%
Nitrate 38.8 ppb 72 ppb 10000 ppb <1%
Nitrate + nitrite 31.1 ppb 31.1 ppb 10000 ppb <1%

Also tested, no detections: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloropropane, 2,4,5-TP (Silvex), 2,4-D, Alachlor, Antimony, Arsenic, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Beryllium, Cadmium, Carbofuran, Carbon tetrachloride, Chlordane, Chlorobenzene, DBCP, DEHA (adipate), DEHP (phthalate), Dalapon, Dichloromethane, Dinoseb, Endrin, Ethylbenzene, Ethylene dibromide (EDB), Heptachlor, Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Lindane, Mercury (inorganic), Methoxychlor, Nitrite, Oxamyl, Pentachlorophenol, Picloram, Selenium, Simazine, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), Thallium, Toluene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Uranium, Vinyl chloride, Xylenes (total), cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, o-Dichlorobenzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.

Reverse osmosis (drinking water)

The treatment category most often matched to dissolved contaminants like lead, arsenic, nitrate, fluoride, and radiological contaminants detected in this system.

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Whole-house carbon filtration

The treatment category most often matched to disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, haloacetic acids), chlorine taste and odor, and organic compounds detected in this system.

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Source: U.S. EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance monitoring data (2012–2019), the most recent nationwide compliance dataset EPA has released, reported at the water-system level. A detection is not a violation. “Avg. vs. limit” compares the average of laboratory detections to the federal MCL or action level; individual faucets can differ — household plumbing affects lead and copper, and a state-certified laboratory test of your own tap is the only way to confirm levels in your home. Treatment categories are general matches, not a certification claim for a specific product and contaminant.

Water Utility: Laneville Wsc Plant 2
Population Served: 468 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026

Laneville, Texas drinking water is supplied by Laneville Wsc Plant 2. All US public water systems must test drinking water and report results to the EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This report summarizes health-based violations and PFAS detections recorded in federal databases to help you make informed decisions about home water filtration.

EPA Health-Based Violation History

The following contaminants exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) at this utility since 2010:

Contaminant Violation Years Filter Solution
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions 2024 Whole House Filters
Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) 2025 Whole House Filters
Tthm 2025 Water Filters

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), updated quarterly. Health-based violations only.

Should You Filter Your Laneville Water?

Even utilities with no EPA violations may have contaminants present below legal limits but above health guidelines. The EPA sets maximum contaminant levels based on what is feasible and affordable to treat at scale -- not necessarily what carries zero health risk. Many independent health organizations recommend filtration for households with children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals regardless of utility compliance status.

Protect Your Laneville Home Water

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laneville tap water safe to drink?

Laneville Wsc Plant 2 is required to meet EPA federal drinking water standards. However, meeting legal standards is not the same as being contaminant-free. Trace levels of disinfection byproducts, PFAS compounds, and other regulated contaminants are common in US municipal water systems.

Does Laneville water have PFAS?

PFAS monitoring data for this utility may not yet be published in EPA databases. We recommend a reverse osmosis system for maximum protection regardless of local results.

What water filter works best for Laneville?

A whole-house carbon block filter removes chlorine, chloramines, and many VOCs. For PFAS, arsenic, and nitrates, a reverse osmosis under-sink system provides the highest reduction rates. Take our free 2-minute quiz to find the right system for your home and budget.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 federal databases. PureWaterGuys.com is not affiliated with any municipal water utility. Contact your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for complete local data.

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