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Lead 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 Harris County Water? How much lead is 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, Harris County Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Harris County Water, water samples were taken in 2019. 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.
WaterZen Rating
Lead 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 Harris County Water? How much lead is 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, Harris County Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Harris County Water, water samples were taken in 2019. 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.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead 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 →Ranking of Georgia Cities
How does Harris County 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.
- A-Augusta Utilities - Augusta Richmond County Water System
- A-Butts County Water
- A-Barrow County Water
- B+Atlanta Water
- B+Brunswick Water
- B+Baldwin County Water
- B+Carroll County Water Authority
- B+Brunswick - Glynn County Water (BGJWSC)
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Harris County Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Harris County Water.
- ACity Of Oregon Water
- ACity Of American Canyon Water
- AShelby Water
- ANewburyport Water Department
- AMokena Water Department
- ABethany Water
- A-City Of Pineville Water
- A-City Of Piqua Water
- A-St Johns County Water Department
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Harris County 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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