WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about City of Laredo Water? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, City of Laredo Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to City of Laredo Water, water samples were taken in 2017 (view all: reporting years: 2018). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Laredo has multiple water providers: City of Laredo Water and Webb County Water Utilities. This page provides water quality information for City of Laredo Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about City of Laredo Water? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, City of Laredo Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to City of Laredo Water, water samples were taken in 2017 (view all: reporting years: 2018). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Laredo has multiple water providers: City of Laredo Water and Webb County Water Utilities. This page provides water quality information for City of Laredo Water.
Lead and Copper Levels in the Water
Lead and copper contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Copper
The level of Copper is higher than the Public Health Goal and lower than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of Texas Cities
How does City of Laredo Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- AAbilene Water
- AAqua Water Supply
- A-Arlington Water
- A-City of Laredo Water
- A-Benbrook Water Authority
- A-Agua SUD
- B+Big Spring Water Department
- B+Cash Water
- B+Brushy Creek MUD
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does City of Laredo Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to City of Laredo Water.
- ALoudoun Water - Central
- AAnne Arundel County Water
- AKentucky American Water – Central
- ACoachella Vwd: Cove Community
- AChesterfield Co Central Water System
- A-City of Laredo Water
- A-Orange County Utilities
- A-Akron City Pws
- B-OCWA (Onondaga County Water Authority)
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does City of Laredo Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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