Volatile Organic Compounds in Texas Well Water

In Texas, volatile organic compounds levels average 2.235 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 9.654 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 7.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 80,300 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Texas typically costs around $139. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $2,556.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Texas is rated as low. The state average of 2.235 ppb is 6.2% below the national average of 2.382 ppb.