City overview · Harris County
PFAS in Baytown, TX
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 5 public water systems serving the Baytown area across 3 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Baytown has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Baytown
Across the 5 public water systems tested in the Baytown area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Baytown
- High Risk
CITY OF BAYTOWN
8 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID TX1010003
- Moderate
EXXON MOBIL BAYTOWN REFINERY
5 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID TX1011562
- Low Level
LAKE MUD
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID TX1011741
- Low Level
SPRING MEADOWS MUD
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID TX1013261
- Low Level
CITY OF MONT BELVIEU
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID TX0360017
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Baytown area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.